C.P of an article is 5/4 times its S.P .The profit or loss%
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Let SP be ₹ x.
So, CP = ₹ 5/4x = ₹ 5x/4
Since, CP > SP, there is loss.
Loss = CP - SP
= ₹ (5x/4-x)
= ₹ {(5x-4x)/4}
= ₹ x/4
Loss% = x/4 ÷ 5x/4 × 100
= x/4 × 4/5x × 100
= 1/5 × 100
= 20
Hence, the loss % is 20 %.
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