Question

Juhi sells a washing machine for Rs 13, 500. She loses 20% in the bargain. What was the price at which she bought it?

Answer 1

Selling price = Rs \(13500\)
Loss % = \(20\%\)
Let the cost price be \(x\).
Loss = \(20\%\) of \(x\)
Cost price - Loss = Selling price

\(x-\frac{20}{100}\times x=13500\)

\(x-\frac{1}{5}x=13500\)

\(\frac{4}{5}x=13500\)

\(x= 13500\times\frac{5}{4}\)

= \(16875\)

Therefore, she bought it for Rs \(16875\).