Question

heena lost ₹15 by selling a saree for ₹500. find the loss percent

Answer 1

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Selling Price of saree = Rs 500

Loss suffered = Rs 15

We know , S.P + Loss = Cost Price = 500+15 = Rs 515

So, loss percent = (loss/C.P)*100 = (15/515)*100 = 2.91%

Answer : Hence , loss percent is 2.91%.

Answer 2

The saree was sold for ₹500

⇒ Selling Price = ₹500

She made a loss of ₹15

⇒ Loss = ₹15F

Find the cost price:

Cost Price = Selling Price + Loss

Cost Price = 500 + 15

Cost Price = ₹515

Find the loss percentage:

Loss Percentage = Loss / Cost Price x 100

Loss Percentage = 15 / 515 x 100

Loss Percentage = 2.9%

Answer: Heena made a loss of 2.9% by selling the saree at ₹500