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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Bhumika sells her goods at 15% loss on selling price. Find her actual loss %.

Options:

17$\frac{1}{23}$%

11$\frac{1}{23}$%

15$\frac{1}{23}$%

13$\frac{1}{23}$%

Correct Answer:

13$\frac{1}{23}$%

Explanation:

15% = $\frac{3(loss)}{20(SP)}$

CP = 23

Actual loss % = $\frac{3}{23}$ × 100 = 13$\frac{1}{23}$%