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 The C.P of 15 books is equal to the S.P of 18 books. Find his gain% or loss%?

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 The C.P of 15 books is equal to the S.P of 18 books. Find his gain% or loss%?

A). 15.33% loss

B). 16.67% loss

C). 18.46% loss

D). 20.14% loss


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16.67% loss



15 CP = 18 SP
18 --- 3 CP loss
100 --- ? => 16 2/3% loss

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