SSC CGL 2 Sep 2016 Shif 2 Paper

Question : 55 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

If the cost price of 20 books is the same as selling price of 25 books, then the loss percentage is

Solution:

Let the C.P. of each book be Re. 1.
∴ Total C.P. of 25 books = Rs. 25
Their S.P. = Rs. 20
∴ Loss per cent
=

({25-20}/{25})

× 100
=

5/{25}

× 100 = 20%

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