A man sold his motorcycle for Rs. 24000 and earned 20% profit. what was the original price?
A ) 20,200
B ) 20,000 ✅
C ) 19,800
D ) 195000
Explanation:
A man sold two scooters for 24000 each. Find the cost price of one scooter at gain of 20% :- C.P = (S.P × 100)/(100 + gain) = (24000 × 100)/(100 + 20) = 2400000/120 = 20000 20% of 24000=(20/100)24000=4800 now Original price={S.p - Profit}=24000-4800=19200 So, Original price of bike is 19,200