- A6%
- B60%
- C8%
- D8.7%
Step-by-Step Solution
Loss = 750 − 690 = ₹60. Loss % %. Dividing by SP (60 ÷ 690) gives about 8.7%, which is wrong.
Answer: C) 8%
A cricket bat costing ₹750 is sold for ₹690. Find the loss per cent.
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