Question

the price of a machine during the last summer was quoted at rs.3400.In off season has been reduced to to rs.3128. find the percentage decrease.

Answer 1

Solution:-

Initial price=Rs.3400

Final price=Rs.3128

Decrease in price=3400-3128=Rs.272

Percentage decrease=decrease in price*100/original price

=272*100/3400

=8%

Answer=8%

Answer 2

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cost price :- rs 3400

selling price :- rs 3128

decrease :- cost price - selling price

:- rs 3400 - 3128

:- rs 272

decrease% :- decrease * 100/3400

:- 272 * 100/3400

:- 8 %

Hence, 8 % decreased

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