SOLUTION: If a person buys a book for Rs.36, which is available on 40% discount off the original price. What is the original price of the book?

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Question 1062594: If a person buys a book for Rs.36, which is available on 40% discount off the original price. What is the original price of the book?
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Answer by ikleyn(52829)   (Show Source):
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Rs 60,

because 60 = .

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Answer by rauf.gour@gmail.com(2)   (Show Source):
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Thanks