Amina buys a book for Rs. 275 and sells it at a loss of 15%. How much does she sell it for?


According to the question,


Cost price of the book = Rs 275


Also,


Loss % = 15 %


Let us assume the selling price of the book be x


Therefore,


Loss = 15 % of 275


Hence,


Cost price – Loss = Selling price


x = 275 – × 275


= 275 –


= 275 – 41.25


= Rs 233.75


Thus, the selling price of the book be Rs 233.75


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