Question

Find the cost price when,(a) Selling price = Rs 725 and 15% gain​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 725

profit rate (P%) = 15 %

Now

Cost Price (CP)

$= \frac{sp \: \times 100}{100 + p\%} \\ = \frac{725 \times 100}{100 + 15} \\ = \frac{72500}{115} \\ = rs \: 630.42$