Question

Zain sold a can of for RS 780 at a loss of 15%. calculate his cost price.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 897

Step-by-step explanation:

Sold Price = Rs 780

Loss Rate=15%

∴Loss Price=(15×780)/100

                   =11700/100

                   = 117 Rs

Then, Cost Price= Rs 780+Rs117

                           = Rs897

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Answer 2

Answer:

let , c.p = x

s.p = x - x × 15/100

= x - 15x/100

=( 100x - 15x) /100

= 85x/100

so, 780 = 85x/100

85x = 780 × 100

x. = 780 × 100/85

= 917.64