Question

a man sold two cows for rupees 300 each gaining 20% on the one and losing 20% on the other find his gain or loss percent on the whole transaction.

Answer 1

1) SP = 300

Gain=20%

CP = 300x100/120 =250

2) SP=300

Loss=20%

CP=300x100/80=375

Total SP=Rs 600

Total CP = Rs 625

CP > Sp LossRs 25

% Loss=25x100/625=4%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1.SP =300

Gain =20%

CP=300×100/120

2.SP=300

Gain = 20%

CP=300×100/80

Total SP=600

Total CP=625

Cp > SP loss ₹25

%loss=25×100/625=4%