A book seller gains 30% on the cost price by selling a book for $130.Calculate the cost price of the book.

Marol asked Aug 20, 2023

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Marol asked Aug 20, 2023

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Answer:

Let the cost price be x

$\rm{C.P. = (S.P. * 100)/(100+ gain \% )}$

$\rm{C.P. = (130 * 100)/(100+30)}$

$\rm{ C.P. = (130)/(30) }$

$\large{\boxed{\rm{ C.P. = (13)/(3)}}}$

Heera answered Aug 26, 2023

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