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A shopkeeper sells two watches for Rs.308 each. On one he gets 12% profit and on the other 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire transaction was

A shopkeeper sells two watches for Rs.308 each. On one he gets 12% profit and on the other 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire transaction was
A$\Large 1\frac{11}{25} \text{% loss}$
B$\Large 1\frac{11}{25} \text{ % gain}$
C$\Large 3\frac{2}{25} \text{ % loss}$
D$\Large 3\frac{2}{25} \text{ % gain}$

Correct answer is: \(\Large 1\frac{11}{25} \text{ % loss}\)

Explanation:
\(\text{= }\Large \left(\frac{Common\ gain\ or\ loss}{10}\right)^{2}\)

\(= \Large \left(\frac{12}{10}\right)^{2} =\frac{36}{25} = 1\frac{11}{25}\)

Nithin
answered Aug 2 '2022 at 20:54

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