If the cost price of an item is Rs. 3,200 and sale price is Rs. 2600, then the percentage loss will be : Option 1: 18.75% Option 2: 18.25% Option 3: 18.50% Option 4: 19.25%

Answer: 18.75%. Solution: Loss = CP - SP = 3200 - 2600 = 600. Percentage Loss = 600/3200 x 100 = 18.75%, which matches option 1.

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If the cost price of an item is Rs. 3,200 and sale price is Rs. 2600, then the percentage loss will be :

18.75%

18.25%

18.50%

19.25%

✅ Correct Option: 1

Loss = CP - SP = $3200 - 2600 = 600$ . Percentage Loss = $\frac{600}{3200} \times 100 = 18.75\%$ , which matches option 1.

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