Question

if loss incurred on selling a flower vase in 1/5 of the cost price , find the loss percentage

Answer 1

Answer:

80%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the cost price be 5x.

Selling Price = 1/5 of 5x = x

Loss = CP - SP = 5x - x = 4x

Loss percent = Loss/CP × 100 = 4x/5x × 100 = 80%

Answer 2

80% is the right answer

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