Question

Vimala purchased a watch for Rs. 500. She sold it at a loss of 20%. Find the selling price.

1)Rs. 500
2)Rs. 400
3)Rs. 300
4)Rs. 200​

Answer 1

400

Step-by-step explanation:

loss=20%

S.P=20/100X500

S.P=400

Answer 2

Answer:

Hi dear student, here is your answer- 2) Rs. 400

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P. of the watch = Rs. 500

Loss per cent = 20%

S.P. of the watch = (100-Loss% ÷ 100)× C.P.

= (100-20÷100)× 500 Rs.

=(80/100)×500 Rs.

=(4/5)×500 Rs.

=4×100 Rs.

Answer= Rs. 400