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 $16875$.