Question

Sean bought a laptop and a printer. He sold both items for £1,500 getting £1,350 just for the laptop. Sean made a 24% profit on the cost of the printer. What was the cost of the printer? Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

Answer 1

Answer:

36

Step-by-step explanation:

Sean purchased a printer and laptop

He sold both for 1,500

He sold the laptop at 1,350

Therefore the cost of the printer can be calculated as follows

1500-1350

= 150

24/100×150

= 0.24×150

= 36

Henve the cost of the printer is £36