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In case of loss, C.P.=100×S.P.100+Loss% - Mathematics

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Question

In case of loss, `C.P. = (100 xx S.P.)/(100 + Loss%)`

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

We know that,

Loss = Cost price – Selling price

∴ Loss % = `"Loss"/"Cost price" xx 100`

∴ Cost price = `100/(100 - "Loss"%) xx "Selling price"`

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Chapter 9: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 292]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 9 Comparing Quantities
Exercise | Q 60. | Page 292

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