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The cost of a flower vase got increased by 12%. If the current cost is ₹ 896, what was its original cost?

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The cost of a flower vase got increased by 12%. If the current cost is ₹ 896, what was its original cost?

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Solution

Let the original cost be ₹ x.

Now, the cost of a flower vase is increased by 12%

So, x + 12% of x = ₹ 896

⇒ `x + 12/100x = 896`

⇒ `(112x)/100 = 896`

⇒ `x = (896 xx 100)/112`

∴ x = ₹ 800

Hence, original lost of flower vase is ₹ 800.

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Chapter 7: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 207]

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Chapter 7 Comparing Quantities
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