The CP of 19 articles is same as the selling price of 29 articles. what is the loss % ?

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Q. The CP of 19 articles is same as the selling price of 29 articles. what is the loss % ?

(A) 35 %

(B) 34.48 %

(D) none of these

Correct Answer - Option(B)

Explanation by: Jitendra Singh

CP / SP = 29x / 19x
loss % = 29x - 19x / 29x X 100 = 34.48 %

(To understand the concept assume CP of each article Rs 29 and SP of each article = Rs. 19)

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