Question

imran bought two books for rupees 1500.The cost of one book is rupees 300 more than the other.He sold the expensive book at a loss of 10% and the other at a profit of 15%.find his net gain or loss percent

Answer 1

1500=2x+300
1200=2x
X=600
X+300=900
loss=900×10/100 gain=600×15/100
= 900-90 =600+90
=810 =690
It is neither gain nor lodd