If a person buys a book for Rs 36 which is available on 40℅ discount off the original price. What is the original price of the book

Question

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Answer 1

If the book was purchased at a 40% discount then

the sale price is 60% of the original price.

 

36 = 60% of x

36 = .6x

60 = x

 

The original price was 60 Rs