Question

if the cost price of 8 articles is the same as the selling prize of 10 same articles, then what is the loss percentage .
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Answer 1

loss percentage is 20%

Answer 2

Answer:

loss =20%

Step-by-step explanation:

loss = cp of 8 article - sp of 8 article

loss = sp of 10 article - sp of 8 article

loss = 10-8 = 2

hence loss % = loss × 100/cp

loss% = 2×100/ 10

therefore loss = 20%