Question

The price of a pair of shoes is increased by 12% . If the present price of the pair of shoes is 896 rupees , then find its original price?

Answer 1

800 rupees but how to find

Answer 2

simple math; if at (100+12)% the value is 896 then what is at 100%.

percent value
112 896
100 x

x = 100x896)/112

Answer 3

800