Juhi sells a washing machine for Rs 13, 500 She loses 20% in the bargain What was the - Maths - Comparing Quantities

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Juhi sells a washing machine for Rs 13, 500 She loses 20% in the
bargain What was the price at which she bought it?

Gopal Mohanty · Accepted Answer

Selling price = Rs 13500
Loss % = 20%
Let the cost price be x
∴ Loss = 20% of x
Cost price − Loss = Selling price
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= 16875
Therefore, she bought it for Rs 16875

Juhi sells a washing machine for Rs 13, 500. She loses 20% in the bargain. What was the price at which she bought it?