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7.Profit and Loss
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A trader buys two articles for $Rs.\, 4000$ each. While selling if he gains $12.5 \%$ on one and loses $20 \%$ on the other, then what will be the overall loss percent?
A
$2.5$
B
$3.75$
C
$5$
D
$5.25$
Solution
Overall loss $=112.5 \%(4000)+80 \%(4000)$
$=4500+3200=7700$
$\operatorname{Loss} \%=\frac{300}{8000} \times 100=3.75 \%$
Standard 13
Quantitative Aptitude