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?

• A. Rs.16.875
• B. Rs.17.945
• C. Rs.18.459
• D. Rs.20.000

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs.16.875

Let Juhi bought at price is = $x$Rs.

now 20% losses then = $\frac{x\times 20}{100}=\frac{x}{5}$

now she sells at price 13,500 Rs. hence

$x-\frac{x}{5}=13,500$

$4x=5\times 13,500=67,500$

hence x=$\frac{67,500}{4}=16,875$Rs.

hence she bought at price =$16,875$ Rs. option$A$ is correct