Question

Salim had to sell vegetables worth rupees 5750 for rupees 4500 due to heavy rainfall. Find the loss percentage that he has incurred

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: c.p=5750

s.p=4500

so: Salim have loss of 1250

he had loss of 21.73 percent

Answer 2

Answer:

The loss percentage that he has incurred is 21.73%

Given:

Salim had to sell vegetables worth rupees 5750 for rupees 4500 due to heavy rainfall.

To find:

Find the loss percentage that he has incurred

Solution:

Cost price = Rs.5750

Selling price = 4500

Difference in price = 5750 – 4500 = 1250

$\frac{(5750\times x)}{100}$= 1250

x = $\frac{1250}{5750}\times100$

x = 21.73 %

Result:

The loss percentage that he has incurred is 21.73%