Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
A cycle is bought for Rs. 5,000 and sold for Rs. 4,500. Calculate the loss percentage.
A5%
B10%
C15%
D20%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10%
Loss = 5000 - 4500 = 500. Loss % = (500 / 5000) * 100 = 10%.
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