Question

Find the cost price of a book which is sold for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%.

• A. 250 rupees
• B. 333 rupees
• C. 125 rupees
• D. 210 rupees

Answer 1

The correct option is A

250 rupees

Given Selling price = Rs. 220 and loss % = 12

If the cost price is 100 , then the selling price = 88

If the selling price is Rs. 220 then cost price is

Cost Price Selling price

100 88

? 220

Cost Price = $\frac{220\times 100}{88}$

= Rs.250