Syntel Company Numerical Ability Profit and Loss

P sold an article for Rs.1080 thereby losing 10% Q sold another article for Rs.1800 at a loss of 10%. Who incurred a greater loss?

1) P
2) Q
3) Cannot say
4) Both have equal

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ans=Q
c.p of article sold by p is
c.p=100/90*1080
c.p=1200
loss =1200-1080
120
c.p of article sold by Q is
c.p=100/90*1800
2000
loss=2000-1800
200
greater loss incurred to Q than P
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