Question

the cp of an article which is sell for rs 150 at a loss 25%​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the cp. =x

Loss=25%=25/100×x

=x/4

Sp=Cp-loss

150rs=x-x/4

150rs=(4x-x/4)

150rs=3x/4

150rs×4=3x

600rs/3=x

200rs(cp)

Answer 2

Answer:

Rs. 200

Step-by-step explanation:

$C.P. =\frac{100}{100-LOSS\%}$ x S.P.

$=\frac{100}{100-25}$ x 150

= $\dfrac{100}{75}$ x 150

= Rs. 200