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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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