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A person X sold an Item to Y at 40% loss, then Y sold it to third person Z at 40% profit and finally Z sold it back to X at 40% profit. In this whole process what is the percentage loss or profit of X?

57.6%

55%

60.56%

59%

Explanation:

Let the CP = Rs.100. for X.
Y’s CP = Rs.60.
Z’s CP = Rs.84.
Finally, X’s CP = Rs.117.6.
:. X’s loss = 117.6 – 60 = Rs.57.6
:. X’s loss percent = 57.6%

By: MIRZA SADDAM HUSSAIN

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