Question

When SP is decreased by 62.5% loss on an article becomes 412/3% more than previous loss.Find initial loss?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let initial SP = 100

Reduced SP

= 100 - 60 = 40

According to question,

CP SP

10010% loss of 90

90 units 40

1 unit = 4090

100 units = 4090×100-4009

CP = 4009, SP=100

Profit=100-4009-5009

Profit % -50094009×100=54×100=125%