Question

If apples are bought at Rs. $100$ each, and sold at Rs. $80$ each, what is the loss percentage?

• A. $20$ $\%$
• B. $10$ $\%$
• C. $30$ $\%$
• D. $40$ $\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $20$ $\%$

Given, Apples are bought at C.P. of Rs. $100$
and it is sold at S.P. of Rs. $80$ .
Loss percentage $=$ $\frac{(C.P-S.P)}{C.P}\times 100$
$=$ $\frac{(100-80)}{100}\times 100$
$=$ $20$ $\%$

Thus, the loss percentage is $20\%$.