An item was marked for Rs. 5000 but sold for Rs. 3500. What is the % loss on the product?

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The formula for Profit is S.P. – C.P.

If the selling price is lesser than the cost price, whatever difference you get between the two is the loss suffered.

Similarly, Loss is C.P. – S.P.

Always remember that you calculate profit or loss on the cost price.


An item was marked for Rs. 5000 but sold for Rs. 3500. What is the % loss on the product?