Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
A machine is purchased for Rs. 2,000 and sold for Rs. 1,600. Loss percentage is:
A25%
B20%
C15%
D10%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 20%
Loss = 400. % = (400/2000) * 100 = 20%.
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