Question

lf the cost price of 15 pen is equal to the selling price of 20 pens find the loss percent.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

C.P = 15

S.P = 20

To Find

Loss %

Solution

C.P × 15 = S.P × 20

→ \frac{C.P}{S.P} = \frac{15}{20}

S.P

C.P

=

20

15

Loss = C.P + S.P

→ 35

∴ \frac{35}{20}

20

35

× 100

Loss % = 75%