Multiple choice

A person sells two articles, each for the same price Rs.720. He incurs 20% loss on the first and 10% loss on the second. Find his overall percent loss. एक व्यक्ति दो वस्तुएं प्रत्येक को 720 रू. में बेचता है। वह पहले पर 20% हानि प्राप्त करता है और दूसरे पर 10% हानि प्राप्त करता है। उसकी सम्पूर्ण प्रतिशत हानि ज्ञात कीजिए?

  1. 15.29%

  2. 23.16%

  3. 24.4%

  4. 21%

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Explanation

CP1 = 720/0.8 = 900 (20% loss), CP2 = 720/0.9 = 800 (10% loss). Total CP = 1700, total SP = 1440. Loss = 1700 - 1440 = 260. Percent loss = (260/1700) × 100 = 15.29%. The loss percentage is closer to 15% than 30% because both items are sold below cost.