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A shop's purchase and sales for four days are shown. On which day was the loss per cent the greatest?

Class 8Profit and LossComparing Quantities
  • AThursday
  • BWednesday
  • CMonday
  • DTuesday

Step-by-Step Solution

Monday: profit 5%. Tuesday: loss 90 ÷ 1800 = 5%. Wednesday: loss 200 ÷ 2500 = 8%. Thursday: profit 4%. The greatest loss per cent is on Wednesday.
Answer: B) Wednesday

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