Question

If by selling the articles for $Rs.180$ a man gains $15$%, find his cost

• A. $Rs.175$
• B. $Rs.150$
• C. $Rs.156.5$
• D. $Rs.170$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Rs.156.5$

Let the cost price be x then gain is 15% of x i.e. (0.15)x

As selling cost = cost price + gain

=> 180 = x + 0.15x

=> x = 156.5 rupees