Question

The shopkeeper bought an article for rs.725 and sold it for rs.580 find the loss percentage.

Answer 1

Answer:

cost of article =725

sold it at = 580

725-580=145

the loss = 145

percentage of loss = 145/725*100=20

the shopkeeper had a loss of 20%

Answer 2

answer:

CP=725

SP=580

Loss=725-580

       =145

Loss % = (Loss x 100)/CP  

            =(145*100)/725

            =14500/725

            =20%

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