Question

THE PRICE OF A WATCH IS INCREASED BY 8%.IF THE INCREASED PRICE IS BOW 520.WHAT WHAT IS IT'S ORIGINAL PRICE?

Answer 1

x - the original price

x+8x/100=520
100x+8x=52000
108x=52000
x=52000:108
x=481.4

Answer 2

The price is increased by 8%
So,
( 8/100 × 520) = 41.6

The original price is
Rs (520 - 41.6) = Rs 478.40 (answer)