On selling 17 balls at Rs. 720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is _____?
On selling 17 balls at Rs. 720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is _____?
Explanation
Loss = Cost price of 5 balls
Loss = 720 - (Selling price of 17 balls)
Loss = Cost price of 17 balls - Selling price of 17 balls
Cost price of 17 balls = Selling price of 17 balls + Loss
= 720 + (Cost price of 5 balls)
Cost price of 1 ball = 60