A man sold two watches for Rs.,3750 each. On one he gained 5 %, and on other, he lost 5 % . What was

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A man sold two watches for $Rs.\,3750$ each. On one he gained $5 \%,$ and on the other, he lost $5 \% .$ What was his total gain or loss percentage$?$

A

$1 \frac{1}{4}$

B

$\frac{1}{2}$

C

$\frac{1}{4}$

D

None of these

Solution

Here, $x=5$

$\therefore \quad$ Overall $\operatorname{loss} \%=\left(\frac{x}{10}\right)^{2} \%=\left(\frac{5}{10}\right)^{2} \%=\frac{1}{4} \%$

Standard 13

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