Multiple choice

Shweta purchased 10 candles for Rs. 15 and sold 15 candles for Rs. 10. How much profit/loss percent did she make?

  1. 50% loss

  2. 55% loss

  3. 20% profit

  4. 30% profit

  5. 45% loss
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B Correct answer
Explanation

CP per candle = 15/10 = Rs. 1.5. SP per candle = 10/15 = Rs. 0.67. Loss per candle = 1.5-0.67 = Rs. 0.83. Loss percent = (0.83/1.5)×100 = 55.56% ≈ 55%. This is a 55% loss.

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