The price of a commodity is increased by 40% according to the cost price, and then 20% off. The price is 240 yuan. How much is the cost price of this commodity?

The price of a commodity is increased by 40% according to the cost price, and then 20% off. The price is 240 yuan. How much is the cost price of this commodity?


Suppose the cost price of this commodity is x yuan, X * (1 + 40%) * 80% = 240 x * 140% * 80% = 240 x = 240 ^ (140% * 80%) x is about 214.3 A: this commodity