Question

What is the cost price when sp =450 and loss =10%

Answer 1

Answer:

₹500 is the c.p.

Step-by-step explanation:

let,c.p.=₹x

loss=10%=₹10x/100

therefore,s.p.=₹x-10x/100

according to the question,

450=x-10x/100

or,450=100x-10x/100

or,450*100=90x

or,45000=90x

or,45000/90=x

or,500=x

therefore, c.p.=₹500

Answer 2

Answer:

cost price = 450 + 10% of 450

= 450 + 45

= 495