A person who sold an article at a profit of 20% if he sold it for RS 81 less his loss would have been 12% . Find it's cost price

Question

3 years ago

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2 answers:

liq [111] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T12:32:24+03:00

liq [111]3 years ago

8 0

1.2x-81=0.88x
1.2x-0.88x=81
0.32x=81
X=253.13

madam [21] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-10T10:57:19+03:00

madam [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

Rs 253.13

Step-by-step explanation:

The item cost him x.

Selling at a profit of 20% means he sold it for 1.2x.

Selling at a loss of 12% means that he sold it for 0.88x.

1.2x - 81 = 0.88x

1.2x - 0.88x = 81

0.32x = 81

x = 253.13