Multiple choice

A shopkeeper sold half of his articles at 40% loss. Half of remaining at 40% profit and the rest was sold at the cost price. In the total transaction his gain or loss will be- एक दुकानदार अपनी आधी वस्तुओं को 40% हानि पर बेचता है। शेष के आधे को 40% लाभ पर बेचता है और शेष को क्रय मूल्य पर बेचता है। पूरी प्रक्रिया में उसका लाभ या हानि होगी-

  1. 10% gain / लाभ

  2. 10% loss / हानि

  3. 12% loss / हानि

  4. 13% loss / हानि
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let total articles = 4x for simplicity. Half (2x) at 40% loss: loss = 0.8x. Half of remaining (x) at 40% profit: gain = 0.4x. Remaining x at CP: gain/loss = 0. Net: loss of 0.4x on total 4x = 10% loss. This tests weighted average of profits and losses.

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