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  1. A person sells 400 mangoes at the cost price of 320 mangoes. His percentage of loss is
    1. 10%
    2. 15%
    3. 20%
    4. 25%
Correct Option: C

Let the C.P. of one mango be Rs. 1.
then , C.P. of 400 mangoes = Rs. 400.
S.P. of 400 mangoes = Rs. 320.
Loss = 400 - 320 = Rs. 80

∴ Loss percent =
Loss
× 100
C.P. of 400 mangoes

Loss percent =
80
× 100 = 20%
400



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