Question

Ram gained 25 percent by selling a second hand motorcycle for Rs. 45000. At
price did Ram buy that motorcycle?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ram bought that motorcycle for Rs. 36000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Amount gained = 25%

Selling price of motorcycle = Rs. 45000

As 100% will be the original price, then 25% will be added into it.

125% will be the new percentage.

Let,

x be the original price of motorcycle.

125% of x = 45000

$\frac{125}{100}x=45000$

1.25x=45000

Dividing both sides by 1.25

$\frac{1.25x}{1.25}=\frac{45000}{1.25}$

x=36000

Hence,

Ram bought that motorcycle for Rs. 36000