Question

A sold an article to B at a loss of 20% and B sold it to C at a profit of 20% . If A had sold the article for the price C paid, what would have been his loss or gain percentage​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let C.P for A= Rs 100

S.P of B= Rs 80 _____ 20% loss (100−

100

20

×100)

S.P of C= Rs 96 ______ 20% gain (80+

80

20

×100)

If A sells for Rs. 96, Rs. 4 is loss.

∴ loss % = 4%

Answer 2

Solution:

Let C.P for A= Rs 100

S.P of B= Rs 80 -- 20% loss (100− 20×100)

100

S.P of C= Rs 96 -- 20% gain (80+ 20 ×100)

80

If A sells for Rs. 96, Rs. 4 is loss.

∴ loss % = 4%

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