Question

A trader sells two horses for 990 each. On his deal he gains 10% on the first horse and losses 10% on the other. Find the percent of total gain or loss.​

Answer 1

Answer:

given data:

I-horse

s.p=990

loss%=10%

loss%=10/100*990=99

loss=99

II-horse

s.p=990

gain%=10%

gain=10/100*990

∴gain=99

total s.p=1980

1980-99+99=1980

∴he had no loss and gain

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

Numbers of horses =2

Each rate of horse=990

he gains=10 percent

he losses on another horse =10 percent

SOLUTION:

99/100=2×990/x

= x = Rs.1980

Therfore, Loss = 2000 - 1980 = Rs.20