Amina buys a book for Rs. 275 and sells it at a loss of 15%. How much does she sell it for?

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

According to the question,

Cost price of the book = Rs 275

Also,

Loss % = 15 %

Let us assume the selling price of the book be x

Therefore,

Loss = 15 % of 275

Hence,

Cost price – Loss = Selling price

x = 275 – × 275

= 275 –

= 275 – 41.25

= Rs 233.75

Thus, the selling price of the book be Rs 233.75