Multiple choice

An article is sold for Rs 300 at a profit of 20%. Had it been sold for Rs 230, the loss percentage would have been - एक वस्तु 20 प्रतिशत के लाभ पर 300 रूपये मे बेची गई है। यदि वह 230 रूपये में बेची जाती तो हानि प्रतिशत होती-

  1. 6

  2. 4

  3. 10

  4. 8
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Selling at Rs 300 with 20% profit means CP × 1.20 = 300, so CP = 300/1.2 = 250. If sold at Rs 230, loss = 250 - 230 = 20. Loss percentage = (20/250) × 100 = 8%. Option D is correct.

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