Question

the Marked price of a book is rupees 225 If the shopkeeper allows 12% discount to his customers and gains 25% find the cost price of the book

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 158.4

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Step-by-step explanation:

MP = 225

Discount = 12%

Discount = (12/100)*225 = 27

Selling Price = MRP - Discount

225 - 27 = 198

Let Cost Price = C

Gain = 25%

Gain = (25/100)*C = 0.25C

Selling Price = Cost Price + Gain

Selling Price = C + 0.25C = 1.25C

1.25C = 198

C = 198/1.25

C = 158.4

Answer 2

Answer:

answer will be 158.4

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