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Mangulal a shopkeeper, marks the prices of his goods at 20% higher than the original price. After that he allows a discount of 5%. What profit or loss did he get?

14% (profit)
14% (loss)
16% (loss)
16% (profit)

Correct Answer: 14% (profit)

Explanation:

Given that, a = 20% and b = 5%
According to the formula
Required percentage = [20 - 5 - {20 x (5/100)}% = 14%

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