Question

The price of a suit is increased by 12%. If the present price is rupees 896, find it's original price.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the original price = X /-

% of increase = 12%

So , X + 12% of X = 896 ( given )

X + 12/100 X = 896

100+12/100X = 896

112/100X = 896

X = 896 * 100 / 112 = 800

original price = 800/-

Answer 2

Answer:

original price is Rs 746.66

Step-by-step explanation:

increased=12%

present price=Rs 896

original price+ increased= present price

let original price be x

x + 12x/100 = 896

100x+12x/100= 896

120x/100=896

x= 100 × 896/120

x= Rs 746.66