Math, asked by pramoddubey08, 1 year ago

Mike sold two horses for 18,000 each. on one he got a profit of 20% and on the other he lost 20%. find the total gain or loss.

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Answered by anuppathak1981
1
profit of first horse=18000+20% of 18000
=3600+18000
=21600
loss of second horse=18000-20%of 18000
=14400
so total sp amt.=14400+21600
=36000
total cp=18000+18000
=36000
since, cp=sp...
therefore no profit or loss.

pramoddubey08: actually it is wrong ans..I know ans but not solution..the answer is loss of rs 1,500
anuppathak1981: but how?
anuppathak1981: are you kidding?
pramoddubey08: I also don't know that's why I put this question in Brainly
pramoddubey08: at last in my book answer is given loss of rs 1500
pramoddubey08: No I'm not kidding
anuppathak1981: ok sorry for my wrong answer if you are telling the truth
pramoddubey08: No problem.. It's a typical question
Answered by abcd8818
5
PROFIT
SP=18000 GAIN %=20%
CP=SP*100/100+G%
1800000/120
15000

LOST
SO=18000 LOSS%=20%
CP=SP*100/100-L%
1800000/-80
22500

TOTAL SP=18000+18000=36000
TOTAL CP=15000+22500=37500
CP>SP
LOSS=CP-SP37500-36000=1500ANSWER
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