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  • Question
  • If a trader sold two cars each at Rs. 404415 and gains 15% on the first and loses 15% on the second, then his profit or loss percent on the whole is ?


  • Options
  • A. 1.44 %
  • B. 2.02 %
  • C. 1.04 %
  • D. 2.25 %

  • Correct Answer
  • 2.25 % 

    Explanation

    SP of each car is Rs. 404415, he gains 15% on first car and losses 15% on second car.

    In this case, there will be loss and percentage of loss is given by = [(profit%)(loss%)]/100
    = (15)(15)/100 % = 2.25%
  • Tags: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO

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    • Options
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