Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
A trader buys two shirts for Rs. 500 each. He sells one at 10% profit and the other at 10% loss. What is his total gain or loss?
A1% gain
B1% loss
CNo gain no loss
DRs. 10 loss
✓ Correct Answer: C — No gain no loss
Profit = 10% of 500 = 50. Loss = 10% of 500 = 50. Net = 0. (Note: CP is same here, unlike the SP problem).
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