Question

Sam sold a watch at 20% less than the cost price. He receive 212$. What was the cost price of the watch?

Answer 1

let cp = x

now ,

sp= x-5%ofx

212= 4x/5

x=265$

Answer 2

Answer: Cost price 265$

Step-by-step explanation: Loss% = 20.

Money Earned After loss =212$.

cost price - loss = 265 - 20% = 212.