Question

Q1. By selling 72 books a man lost the SP of 8 books. Find his loss percentage.

Answer 1

Answer:

10%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let each book SP= rs. 10

for 72 books, SP =rs. 720

no. of books sold on lost=8

loss=rs.80

CP=rs.80

So, lose percentage=formula = 100×loss/cost price

So, 100×8=800/80=10%