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Q. A person sold two cows each for Rs. 9900. If he gained 10% on one and lost 20% on the other, then which of the following is true ?

  • (A) He gained Rs. 200
  • (B) He lost Rs 200
  • (C) He neither gained nor lost
  • (D) None of the above
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin
The cost price ( CP ) of profitable cow = 9900 / 1.1 = 9000
and profit = Rs. 900

The CP of loss yielding cow = 9900 / 0.8 =12375
and loss = Rs. 2475

So the net loss = 2475 - 900 = 1575

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