If the selling price of 20 pens is equal to the cost price of 16 pens, then find the loss percentage. |
10% 25% 20% 15% |
20% |
Profit = Selling price of 20 pens - Cost Price of 20 pens But, selling price of 20 pens = cost price of 16 pens Profit = cost price of 16 pens - cost price of 20 pens This is a loss condition Loss = Cost Price of 4 pens Loss% = Cost Price of 4 pens*100/Cost Price of 20 pens = 4units*100/20units = 20% The correct answer is Option (3) → 20% |