Correct option is A
Given:
Sita bought certain number of pens at 8 for
₹7 and sold them at 6 for ₹5.
Solution:
Article Rupees
(8 ............... 7 ) × 6 Cost price
48 ................. 42
(6 ................ 5)× 8 Selling price
48 40
Cost of 48 article = Rs. 42
Selling price of 48 artilce = Rs 40
Loss = 42 - 40 = 2 Rupees
Loss percentage = = %