Subject
Quantitative Aptitude
Topic
Percentage
A person makes a profit of 10% on 25% of the quantity and a loss of 20% on the rest. What is the percentage gain or loss on the whole?
A person makes a profit of 10% on 25% of the quantity and a loss of 20% on the rest. What is the percentage gain or loss on the whole?
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25%Explanation
If whole quantity is 100 10% profit from 25% is = 25*110/100 = 27.5 20% loss from 75% is = 75*80/100 = 60 Total price of selling = 60 + 27.5 = 87.5 We can see that there has been a loss. Loss is = 100 - 87.5 = 12.5 or 12.5%Related questions
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