UP Police Constable09 Jun 2026Shift 2Profit and Loss

The selling price of an article is Rs. 1,500, and the loss incurred is Rs. 300. Find the cost price and the loss percentage.

एक वस्तु का विक्रय मूल्य (Selling price) 1,500 रुपये है, और हुई हानि (Loss) 300 रुपये है। लागत मूल्य और हानि प्रतिशत ज्ञात कीजिये।

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (D) Cost Price : Rs. 1,800, Loss % : 16.67%

CP = SP + हानि (Loss) = 1500 + 300 = ₹1800
हानि% = 3001800 × 100 = 16.67%
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CP = ₹1,800, हानि% = 16.67%।
CP = SP + loss = 1500 + 300 = ₹1800
Loss% = 3001800 × 100 = 16.67%
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CP = ₹1,800, Loss% = 16.67%.

Source: UP Police Constable · 09 Jun 2026 · Shift 2। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vijayastra।Source: UP Police Constable · 09 Jun 2026 · Shift 2. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vijayastra.