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Amina buys a book for Rs 275 and sells it at a loss of 15%. How much does she sell it for?
Amina buys a book for Rs 275 and sells it at a loss of 15%. How much does she sell it for?
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Cost price = Rs \(275\)
Loss % = \(15\%\)
Loss = \(15\%\) of \(275\)
Cost price - Loss = Selling price
\(275-\frac{15}{100}\times275=\) Selling price
\(275-\frac{4125}{100}=\) Selling price
\(275 - 41.25\) = Selling price
Selling price = Rs \(233.75\)
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