Q.26. A man bought an article for 400 sold for 320. Then, he had
(A) loss of 25%
(B) profit of 25%
(C) loss of 20%
(D) profit of 25%
Answers
Answer:
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Correct Answer:
C) 20
Description for Correct answer:
According to question,
400 SP = 320 CP
CPSP=400320=54>1 unit loss
Loss 5=15×100=20%
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Step-by-step explanation:
400-320=80
80/400 x 100=80/4=20%