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What is the profit or loss % when the cost price is 400 and selling price is 300?


A

25% Loss

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B

25% Profit

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C

15% Profit

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15% Loss

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Solution

The correct option is A

25% Loss


Given, CP = ₹400

and SP = ₹300

Since, SP < CP, there is a loss.

Loss = CP- SP

=(400300)=100

Loss%=LossC.P.×100

100400×100

=25%

So, loss % is 25%.


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