Question

the cost of a flower vase increased by 12% if the current cost is rupees 896 what was the original cost

Answer 1

Let Rs.x be the original cost of the flower vase.
B/Q,
New cost = Rs.896
x + 12% of x= 896
x + 0.12x= 896
1.12x= 896
x= 896÷ 1.12
x= 800
Hence original cost of the flower vase is Rs. 800.