Multiple choice

The marked price of an article is Rs 600. After allowing a discount of 25% on the marked price, there was a loss of Rs 30. The loss percentage (in %) is:

  1. $6.25$
  2. $6.5$
  3. $7.5$
  4. $7.25$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Selling price after 25% discount = 600 × (75/100) = Rs 450. Loss = Rs 30 means Cost Price = 450 + 30 = Rs 480. Loss percentage = (Loss/CP) × 100 = (30/480) × 100 = 6.25%. Option A is correct. Option B (6.5%) and C (7.5%) are calculation errors, D (7.25%) is also incorrect.