Question

Ratan sold two sarees for Rs 2185 each on one he lost 5% and on the other He gained 5% find his gain or loss percent on the whole transaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given,

S.P (1 saree) = Rs. 2185

Case I:

S.P of one saree = 2185

loss = 5%

Case II:

S.P = 2185

gain = 5%

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

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

When a person sells two similar items, one at a gain of say x%, and the other at a loss of x%, then the seller always incurs a loss given by:

loss%=(x/10)^2

5*5/10*10

25/100

1/4

25%