Question: A man sold two watches for Rs. 240 each. On one he gains 20% and incurs a loss of 20% on another. What is his gain or loss per cent in this transaction?
Options:
A) 1% profit
B) 4% loss
C) 3% loss
D) 4% profit
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Total SP $ =240+240=480 $
Then, CP of first watch $ =\frac{240\times 100}{120}=200 $
and CP of second watch $ =\frac{240\times 100}{80}=300 $
Total $ CP=200+300=500 $
Loss $ =CP-SP=500-480=20 $
$ \therefore $ Loss% = $ \frac{20}{500}\times ,100 $ = 4%