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S.p=315 loss percent =10% c.p=rs=xc.p=?​

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Given:

S.P. = 315

Loss percent = 10%

To find:

The C.P.

Solution:

Let x be the C.P.

We have,

S.P. = 315

Loss percent = 10%


S.P.=C.P.-10\%\text{ of }C.P


315=x-(10)/(100)x


315=x-0.1x


315=0.9x

Divide both sides by 0.9.


(315)/(0.9)=x


350=x

Therefore, the cost price (C.P.) is 350.

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