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Aptitude · Q24

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 24

Q24

I sold two watches for Rs. 300 each, one at loss of 20% and other at the profit of 20%. What is the percentage of loss (-) or profit (+) that resulted from the transaction?

A.
(+)4
B.
(-)1
C.
(+)1
D.
(-)4
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In such cases, always loss occurs. It can be calculated by this formula,

That is 4% of loss

Graphic Change method
100 == 20%(loss) ⇒ 120 == 20%(gain) ⇒ 96
% Loss = 4%