Question

When an article is sold for Rs. 1792 there
was a gain of 12% What was the cost price​

Answer 1

Answer:

1600

Step-by-step explanation:

CP     l     SP

100   l 112

x       l   1792

   179200=112x

x= 179200/112=1600

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

sp of the article: rs. 1792

gain % :12%

cp:100/100+gain% × sp

cp:100/ 100 + 12 ×1792

cp=1600