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If the cost price of 15 tables be equal to the selling price of 20 tables, the loss per cent is?

20%
30%
25%
37.5%

Correct Answer: 25%

Explanation:

Let C.P. of each table = Re. 1
C.P. of 20 tables = Rs. 20
S.P. of 20 table = C.P. of 15 tables = Rs. 15
∴ loss = (5/20) x 100 % = 25%

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