Rani sells her goods at 42% loss on sell

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Rani sells her goods at 42% loss on selling price. Find her actual loss %.

Options:

31.25%

31\(\frac{41}{71}\)%

29.5%

29\(\frac{41}{71}\)%

Correct Answer:

29\(\frac{41}{71}\)%

Explanation:

42% = \(\frac{21(loss)}{50(SP)}\)

CP = 71

Actual loss % = \(\frac{21}{71}\) × 100 = 29\(\frac{41}{71}\)%