Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper sells two articles for Rs. 600 each. One at 20% profit and other at 20% loss. What is net loss?
ARs. 40
BRs. 50
CRs. 60
DRs. 20
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs. 50
CP1 = 600/1.2 = 500. CP2 = 600/0.8 = 750. Total CP = 1250. Total SP = 1200. Loss = 50.
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