Question

The cost of a flower vase is increased by 12%. If the current cost is 896,
what was its original cost? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

800

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original cost of flower vase be x.

A.T.Q,

x + 12/100x=896

x + 3/25x = 896

28/25x = 896

x = (896×25)/28

x =22400/28

x =800

Answer 2

Answer:

The original price of the vase is RS 800

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original cost be x

ATQ,

x+12/100x=896

112x/100=896

x=89600/112

x=800

hence the original cost is x = RS.800

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