A person bought an article for Rs.834/- and sold it at a loss of 25%. He purchased a new article with that money and sold it at a gain of 35%. Find his overall percentage of profit or loss.

4% Profit 1.25% Profit 0.5% Profit 1.5% Profit

1.25% Profit

C.P.1 : S.P.1 or C.P.2 :  S.P.2  100  :        75          :   101.25   ⇒  C.P.1     :       S.P.2     100       :     101.25     ⇒     1.25% (Profit)