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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 7: Comparing Quantities - Problems and SolutionsQuestion 106
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 7: Comparing Quantities - Problems and Solutions
Question. 106
The cost of a flower vase got increased by 12%. If the current cost is ₹ 896, what was its original cost?
Answer:
₹ 800
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Let original = y. Increased cost = y × 1.12 = 896 ⇒ y = 896/1.12 = 800.