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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

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