Question

of
Rama bought two identical watches
for Rs. 40,000. He sold one
these at a
loss
8
and other at a
a profit of
10%. what is the percentage of profit on
loss on the sale
q
watches.
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Answer 1

loss sold=40000-40000x8/100

40000-3200

= 36800

profit sold=40000+40000x10/100

=40000+4000

=44000

total sold=36800+44000

=80800

total cost 40000+40000=80000

net profit=80800-80000=800

profit%=800x100/80000=1%