Question

The price of a suit is increased by 12%. If the present price is rs896, find its original price.

Answer 1

Let , the orginal price of suit be X

Given that ,
Price of the suit increased by 12 %
It's present price = X + X*(12/100)

X(1+$\frac{12}{100}$) = 896

X(112/100)=896

X=800

Answer 2

let original price be x. then the prices is increased by 12%
increased price = x+((12/100)×x)
=x+3x/25
896=x+3x/25
896=28x/25
896×25/28=x
32×25=x
x=800.
hence, the original price is rs800.