Question

Ram gained 25 percent by selling a second hand motorcycle for Rs. 45000. At

price did Ram buy that motorcycle?​

Answer 1

Ram bought that motorcycle for Rs. 36000

Explanation:

Given that:

Amount gained = 25%

Selling price of motorcycle = Rs. 45000

As 100% will be the original price, then 25% will be added into it.

125% will be the new percentage.

Let,

x be the original price of motorcycle.

125% of x = 45000

`(125)/(100)x=45000`

1.25x=45000

Dividing both sides by 1.25

`(1.25x)/(1.25)=(45000)/(1.25)\\`

x=36000

Hence,

Ram bought that motorcycle for Rs. 36000