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If cost price of 20 articles is equal to the selling price of 25 articles, then loss percent in the transaction is


A) 5%

B) 20%

C) 25%

D) 30%

Correct Answer:
B) 20%

Description for Correct answer:
Loss = \( \Large\frac{5}{25} \times 100% = 20% \)

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Comments
20CP = 25SP => SP/CP = 20/25 Loss = CP - SP = 25 - 20 = 5 Loss % = Loss/CP x 100 = 5/25 x 100 = 20%
- Yuvaraj,R





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