Two articles are sold for Rs9 720 each On one the seller gains 8 and on theother he loses 10 What is...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Profit and loss

Two articles are sold for Rs9,720 each. On one,the seller gains 8% and on theother, he loses 10%. What is his overall gain or

loss?

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SSC CGL 10 June 2019 Shift-2

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Rs380 gain

Rs380 loss

Rs360 loss

Rs360 gain

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Explanation:

According to the question,
CP of first article = $9720 \times _{108}^{100}=9000$
CP of 2nd article = $9720 \times _{90}^{100}=10800$
Total CP = 9000+10800 = 19800
Total SP = 9720+9720=19440
There will be loss because CP is greater than SP
19800-19440 = 360 loss.