Same pattern as Jacket — sold at a profit. New numbers, new story. Try each one on paper, then check the working below — or watch it drawn out, the same way the problem above is.
Question 1
A bicycle shop sold a bicycle at a 25% profit for $250. What was the cost price of the bicycle?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working
Question 2
A baker sold a wedding cake at a 15% profit for $115. What was the cost price of the cake?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working
Question 3
An antique dealer sold a vase at a 12% profit for $448. What was the cost price of the vase?
Work it out on paper, then check below. ▶ See the working