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Mr Aborowa bought a car for N200,000.00 and later sold it for N170,000.00. What is…

Mr Aborowa bought a car for N200,000.00 and later sold it for N170,000.00. What is the percentage loss?

  • A.
    117.60%
  • B.
    117.60%
  • C.
    117.60%
  • D.
    17.65%
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Using these:

Loss = C.p – S.p

: Percentage Loss = ( Loss X 100) ÷ C.p

= %17.65