Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Sahi sells two T.V. at Rs.396 each. On 1st he gains 16% and on 2nd he losses 16%. His profit or loss % in the whole transaction is:

Options:

2.56 % loss

2 % loss

2.16 % loss

2.5 % loss

Correct Answer:

2.56 % loss

Explanation:

In such cases seller always bears loss

Loss % = (\(\frac{16 × 16}{100}\)) %

           = 2.56 % loss