Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If a book is bought for Rs. 500 and sold at a loss of 10%, what is the loss amount?
ARs. 50
BRs. 40
CRs. 60
DRs. 10
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 50
Loss = 10% of 500 = (10/100) * 500 = 50.
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