- A5%
- B4.2%
- C5.3%
- D42%
Step-by-Step Solution
Loss = 840 − 798 = ₹42. Loss % %. 42 ÷ 798 (about 5.3%) is the wrong base.
Answer: A) 5%
A dining chair costs a dealer ₹840 and he sells it for ₹798. What is his loss per cent?
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