Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper sells two articles for Rs. 600 each. One at 20% profit and other at 20% loss. What is net loss?
ARs. 40
BRs. 50
CRs. 60
DRs. 20
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs. 50
CP1 = 600/1.2 = 500. CP2 = 600/0.8 = 750. Total CP = 1250. Total SP = 1200. Loss = 50.
Share this question
More from Arithmetic
- A number is first increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net change percentage?
- What is the compound ratio of 2:3 and 4:5?
- What is the single discount equivalent to two successive discounts of 20% and 10%?
- In a map, 2cm represents 50km. What is the actual distance if the map distance is 7cm?
- If 5:a :: 20:28, then 'a' is: