Question

The price of an article was first increased by 10% and then again by 20%. If increased price by Rs. 33, the original price be

Answer 1

Let the original price is `x` Rs.
After `10%` increase price will be `= x**(100+10)/100 = 11/10x` Rs
After `20%` increase price will be `= 11/10x**(100+20)/100 = 132/100x` Rs
We are given, increased price is `33` Rs.
`:. 132/100x = 33`
`=> x = 100/4 = 25` Rs
`:.` Original price of the article is `25` Rs.