Question

Manoj purchased lemons for 600 He sold of these at a loss of 20% and the remaining at a gain of
20% How much per cent does he gain or lose on the whole transaction?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Manoj purchased lemons for Rs. 600. He sold  

4

3

​  

  of these at a loss of 20% and the remaining at a gain of 20%. How much percentage does he gain or lose on the whole transaction?

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ANSWER

Given, CP of lemon = Rs 600

CP of  

4

3

​  

 

th

 lemon  

=  

4

3

​  

×600=450

Then take the 20% of 450

=  

100

20

​  

×450=90

S.P of  

4

3

​  

 part =450−90=360

Take the remaining one upon forth part which is 150  

20% of 150=30

S.P of  

4

3

​  

 part =150+30=180

Total S.P =360+180=540

loss =600−540=60

loss%=  

600

60

​  

×100=10%

Hence, 10% loss.