Question

The price of a book is increased by 12%. if its increased price is rupees 145.60, find the original price.

Answer 1

Answer:

12%=145.60

then 100%=145.60×100/12=1213.33

Answer 2

Answer:

Let original price be Rs. x

increament=12%

so new price=x+12%of x

=x+12x/100

=28x/25

now ,

A.T.Q

28x/25=145.60

x=(145.60×25)/28

=3640/28

=Rs.130

Original price =Rs.130