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If an item is bought for ₹800 and sold for ₹740, what is the loss percentage?

Asked in RRB Group D · 2025
Simple Profit and Loss · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossSimple Profit and LossRRB Group D2025
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For profit percentage, use Profit % = (Profit ÷ CP) × 100. Do not divide the profit by the selling price.

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