Question

the cost price of an item is increased by 5%. if the new price is Rs.315 what was original price of the item?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price be x.

315 - 5% of x = x

315 - 5x/100 = x

31500 - 5x = x

-6x = -31500

x = -31500 / -6

x = 52.5

Answer 2

Answer:

Original price= x

Increase= 5%

New price= Rs 315

You can see the rest of answer in attachment.

To check:

5/100×300

5×3

15

300+15= 315

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