Multiple choice

A man sold his bicycle for Rs. 405 405 losing one-tenth of its cost price. Find the loss percent.

  1. $12$%
  2. $10$%
  3. $18$%
  4. $16$%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Losing one-tenth of the cost price means the loss is 1/10 of the cost price. Therefore, the loss percentage is 10%, regardless of the stated selling price.

AI explanation

The problem states the man loses one-tenth of the cost price. Using the loss percentage formula, (Loss / Cost Price) * 100 equals (1/10) * 100. This gives a loss percentage of 10%.

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