Question

Laxmi sold two sarees for ₹6000 each. On one saree she got 25% profit and on another satee 25% loss. Find her gain or loss in the whole transation.

Answer 1

Given,
S.P (1 saree) = Rs. 2185

Case I:

S.P of one saree = 2185
loss = 5%


Case II:

S.P = 2185
gain = 15%


Now,
Total S.P = 4370
Total C.P = 1900 + 2300
               = 4200
Gain = S.P - C.P
        = 4370-4200
        = 170
Gain % = gain/C.P x 100
             = 170/4200 x 100
             = 4.04 %

Answer 2

First Saree:

SP= Rs 6000

P%= 25%

CP= SPX100/(100+P%)

= Rs 6000 X 100 / (100 + 25)

Rs 600000/125 =  Rs4800

Profit= SP-CP= Rs 1200

Second Saree:

SP= Rs6000

Loss%=25%

CP= SPX100/(100-L%)

= Rs6000 X 100 / (100-25)

=Rs 600000/75 = Rs 8000

Loss= CP- SP = Rs2000

Since Rs2000>Rs1200

Loss>Profit

Therefore, its a loss of Rs 2000 - Rs 1200 = Rs 800