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At a sale, scarves are selling at $50.00 are sold at a loss of 60% of selling

price. What is the loss and the original cost?
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Answer: $30.00

Explanation:

If 100% of 10.00=10.00 / 60% = $6.00

10 x 5 is 50, 6x5 is 30.

So..

60% of $10.00 = $6.00

X5 = $50.00 = $30.00

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