The cost price
Find the cost price of a piano that was sold at $12,000, on which a profit of 20% was made on cost.
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Jane
Hi,
But in the module exercise the solution given was P20,000 as cost price . while my answer is P12,000/6= 2000, can you kindly enlighten me , pls.
Appreciate your help and assistance ,
Thanks ,
Mary Jane
But in the module exercise the solution given was P20,000 as cost price . while my answer is P12,000/6= 2000, can you kindly enlighten me , pls.
Appreciate your help and assistance ,
Thanks ,
Mary Jane
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