The cost price of a shirt is 30% less than that of the vest. A profit of 10% is made when the vest is sold for $22. What is the cost price of the shirt?
|
Shirt |
Vest |
Cost price |
70% |
100% |
Profit |
|
+ 10% |
Selling price |
|
110% |
Cost price of the vest in percentage = 100%
Cost price of the shirt in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Selling price of the vest in percentage
= 100% + 10%
= 110%
110% → 22
1% → 22 ÷ 110 = 0.20
70% → 70 x 0.20 = 14
Cost price of the shirt = $14
Answer(s): $14