the price of a shirt is reduced by 15% in a discount sale. If its pres

1.	the price of a shirt is reduced by 15% in a discount sale. If its present price is rupees 123.25 find its original price
Answer» ANSWER: Rs.145 Step-by-step explanation: Let the ORIGINAL PRICE be x. Reduction = 15% (100-15)% of x = Reduced Price 85% of x = 123.25 => 85/100 x = 123.25 => x = 145 Hence, its original price is Rs.145.

the price of a shirt is reduced by 15% in a discount sale. If its present price is rupees 123.25 find its original price

Answer»

Rs.145

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ORIGINAL PRICE be x.

Reduction = 15%

(100-15)% of x = Reduced Price

85% of x = 123.25

=> 85/100 x = 123.25

=> x = 145

Hence, its original price is Rs.145.