Question

a man losses 16.65 on cost . how much does this represent on sales

Answer 1

Did you mean 16.65% on cost price, if so then...

Solution:
Let CP be ₹100, then we have
Loss = 16.65% on ₹100 = ₹16.65

Now, SP = 100 - 16.65 = ₹83.35

Therefore, to show loss on SP = (16.65/83.35)x100
= 19.97%