Naeem sold a computer for Rs 25,000 and incurred a loss of 20%. What was the original purchase price of the computer?

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22 May 2024
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Since Naeem sold the computer at a 20% loss for Rs 25,000, the selling price represents 80% of the cost price. Therefore, the cost price = 25000 ÷ 0.8 = Rs 31,250.

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