An old cycle was purchased for Rs. 600,Rs.200 was spent on its repair. It was sold for Rs.500. Its loss percent
A
1623%
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B
3323%
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C
3712%
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D
40%
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Solution
The correct option is C3712% Cost price of cycle= Rs 600 Money spent on repair = Rs 200 Total cost on the cycle = Rs 800 S.P. of cycle = Rs 500 Loss = CP - SP = 800−500 = Rs300 Thus, loss % = LossCP×100=300800×100=37.5 %