Question

A man gains 80% by selling an article for a certain price. If he sells it at half the price, then what will be the loss percentage?

Answer 1

let the c.p.be 100
then s.p .be 180(80%of 100)
now selling on half price =180/2=90
so loss percentage is 10%


hope this will help you

Answer 2

Let the cp be 100

Then, so be 180(80%of100)
Now sp of half price=180/2=90

so loss precent=10%