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Two televisions are sold for Rs. 7,980 each, gaining 5% from one and losing 5% from the other. Find the gain or loss percentage in the whole transacti
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Two televisions are sold for Rs. 7,980 each, gaining 5% from one and losing 5% from the other. Find the gain or loss percentage in the whole transaction.

A.

0.5% loss

B.

0.25% loss

C.

0.25% gain

D.

0.5% gain

Correct option is B

Given:

Selling Price (SP) of both TVs = ₹7980 each

First TV: Gain = 5%

Second TV: Loss = 5%

Formula Used:

When two items are sold at the same selling price, one at a gain of ( x% ) and the other at a loss of ( x% ),

there is always an overall loss, given by:

Overall Loss % = x2100\frac{x^2}{100}​​

Solution:

Loss % = 52100=25100\frac{5^2}{100} = \frac{25}{100}​ = 0.25%

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