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24 October, 11:02

A shopkeeper makes a profit of 15% by selling a book for $230. What is the cost price and the actual profit?

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  1. 24 October, 11:22
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    Cost price = 200

    Profit = 230-200 = 30

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x + 15/100x = 230

    x + 3/20x = 230

    20x + 3x = 4600

    23x = 4600

    x = 200
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