Question

hari bought rice worth rs 750 and spent rs 50 on transport and packing. he sold three- fourths of it at a loss of 10% and the remainder at a gain of 10%. find his gain or loss on the whole transaction.

Answer 1

total 800
3/4 of 800=600
600 loss of 10%
10/100*600=60
he sold for 540

then 200 for 10%gain
he sold that for 220 rs

total rice is sold for 540+220=760

Answer 2

Total= Rs.800
Sold at loss = 800*3/4*10/100 = rs.60
Sold at gain = 800*1/4*10/100 = rs.20
Therefore, its a loss
= 60-20
= 40