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A person sold two cows each for Rs.9900. If he gained 10% on one and lost 20% on the other, then which of the following is true ?

He lost Rs. 200
He gained Rs. 200
Neither he gained nor lost
None of the above

Correct Answer: None of the above

Explanation:

In first he got Rs. 990

But in second he lost Rs. 1980

So he lost Rs. 990.

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