Question

The price of a suit in increased by 12% If the percent price is rupees 896 find its original price

Answer 1

Let original price be 'x'

Now, we have price increased by 12%
∴ x + 12% of x = Rs. 896
x + 12/100 * x = Rs. 896
x + 12x/100 = Rs. 896
112x/100 = Rs. 896
112x = 896 * 100
112x = 89600
x = 89600/112
x = Rs. 800

Hence, original cost is Rs. 800