Question

If the loss made on selling an article is 9/20 of the cost price, then find the loss percentage.

Answer 1

Answer:

loss percentage =45%

Step-by-step explanation:

let CP be x

loss= 9/20*x( given)

loss percentage= 9x/20÷x*100

= 9/20*100

9*5

45%

( if this doesn't seem convincing you can write on your notebook you will get it)

(/ stands for divide

* stands for multiply)