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Aditya sold two bags for Rs. 630 each. On one bag he gains 33% and on the other he losses 33%. Find his gain or loss per cent on the whole transaction
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Aditya sold two bags for Rs. 630 each. On one bag he gains 33% and on the other he losses 33%. Find his gain or loss per cent on the whole transaction.

A.

12.37% gain

B.

10.89% gain

C.

10.89% loss

D.

12.37% loss

Correct option is C

When two different articles are sold at the same selling price getting a gain of x% on the first and a loss of x% on the second. Then,
Overall percentage loss in the transaction = (x²/100)% = 33²/100 = 10.89% loss

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