Question

the price of sweater is increased by 8%.if it's increased price is rs.1566,find the original price.

Answer 1

Increase in price = 8%

Find the new selling price:

Selling Price = 100 + 8 = 108%

Selling Pirce = Rs 1566

Find the original price:

108% = 1566

1% = 1566 ÷ 108 = Rs 14.50

100% = 14.50 x 100 = Rs 1450

Answer: The original price is Rs 1450

Answer 2

Let us assume that the original price of the sweater is Rs. x

Increased percentage = 8%

So, value of increase on the sweater = 8% of Rs x

= Rs = Rs

Increased price of the sweater = Rs

= Rs = Rs

However, increased price of the sweater = Rs 1566

Then, Rs = Rs 1566

∴ x = = 1450

Hence, the original price of the sweater is Rs 1450