What price should asha mark on a pair of shoes which cost him 1200 so as to gain 12%after allowing a discount of 16%

Answer 1

If the markup is x%, then
(1+x/100)*.84 = 1.12
x = 33.33% = 1/3

1200 * 4/3 = 1600

check:

1600*.84 = 1344 = 1200*1.12

Answer 2

ye answer jo apne diya hai usame ek confusean hai (1+x/100)*84=1.12 ye kaise aaya hai?

samajh nhi aa rha hai please help me