Question

Ajay sold a refrigerator at a loss of 5%. If he had sold it for Rs.1235more, he would have gained 8% on it. Find the cost price of the refrigerator.

Answer 1

cost price * (gain/loss)=selling price
c.p. (100-(5/100))= s.p. ...................1
c.p. {100-(5/100)} {100+(8/100)}=s.p. +1235 ............2
solve both equations then subtract ...1 from ......2
you wil have your answer

Answer 2

will u plz tell me the answer.

Answer 3

i m not getting it!

Answer 4

beta we are not supposed to tell you answer we are here to just help

Answer 5

but cp is not given so how would i solve it?

Answer 6

ok beta wait a minute i will write it for you see what i do. . .
simple formula is if you have a loss you subtract %age from 1
if you have profit you add %age to 1

Answer 7

k

Answer 8

now subtract 1 from 2