Question

    Two cycles were sold at 1499 Rs each. First was sold at 25% profit and second at 20% loss. Find the overall profit or loss.

    A 1.33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2.43% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6.36% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5.24% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Note-To make the SP same in both cases, then.                                              CP          SP 1st cases -25%=1/4           4×4          5×4 2nd cases-20%=-1/5          5×5          4×5                                                             41           40 Loss =41-40=1Rs Loss%= (1/41) ×100=2.43%.

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