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A man sells two commodities for Rs. 4000 each. neither loosing nor gaining in the deal. If he sold one commodity at a gain of 25%, the other commodity sold at a loss of:
Answer: Option A
- Total S.P = 8000 Rs. and Total C.P = 8000 Rs.
S.P. of Ist commodity = Rs. 4000. Gain on it = 25%
C.P of Ist commodity = Rs. (100/125 x 4000) = Rs.3200
C.P of 2nd commodity = Rs, (8000 – 3200) = Rs. 4800.
S.P of 2nd commodity = 4000.
∴loss on 2nd commodity = (800/4800 x 100)% = 16 2/3%
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- Total S.P = 8000 Rs. and Total C.P = 8000 Rs.
S.P. of Ist commodity = Rs. 4000. Gain on it = 25%
C.P of Ist commodity = Rs. (100/125 x 4000) = Rs.3200
C.P of 2nd commodity = Rs, (8000 – 3200) = Rs. 4800.
S.P of 2nd commodity = 4000.
∴loss on 2nd commodity = (800/4800 x 100)% = 16 2/3%
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