Akbar, sold his old gun Rs. 900, which he was bought for Rs. 2500. What is his % loss?

Akbar, sold his old gun Rs. 900, which he was bought for Rs. 2500. What is his % loss?

Explanation

The CP of the gun = Rs. 2500

The SP of the gun = Rs. 900

The loss is = CP - SP = Rs. ( 2500 - 900 )

= Rs. 1600

Hence, the loss incurred by Akbar isĀ 64%.