Question

When a commodity is sold for Rs. 54.80, there is a loss of 20%. Evaluate the cost price of the commodity?


Rs 43.20


Rs 46.40


Rs 26.10


Rs 68.5

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 46.40

Step-by-step explanation:

54.80+20/100

50

50-4.60

46.40

Answer 2

Solution :-

given that,

→ A commodity is sold for = SP = Rs. 54.80

→ Loss = 20% .

So,

→ CP = (SP * 100) / (100 - Loss%)

putting values we get,

→ CP = (54.80 * 100)/(100 - 20)

→ CP = (54.80 * 100)/80

→ CP = Rs. 68.5 (Ans.)

hence, the cost price of the commodity is Rs. 68.5 .

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