If the loss percent on an article is 15%, then the ratio

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If the loss percent on an article is 15%, then the ratio of the cost price and the selling price will be :

1. 17 : 20
2. 20 : 17
3. 23 : 15
4. 15 : 23

Correct Option: B

Suppose C.P. of article = Rs. 100
On 15% loss ,
S.P. of article = ( 100 - 15 ) = Rs. 85
∴ Required ratio = C.P. of article : S.P. of article
∴ Required ratio = 100 : 85 = 20 : 17