Multiple choice

Two articles are sold for ₹ 2376 each. On one, the seller gains 32% and on the other he loses 28%. What is his overall loss percentage, correct to one decimal place? दो वस्तु ₹ 2376 प्रत्येक के हिसाब से बेचे जाते हैं। एक पर, विक्रेता को 32% का लाभ और दूसरे पर उसे 28% हानि होता है। एक दशमलव स्थान के लिए उसका कुल हानि प्रतिशत क्या है?

  1. 6%

  2. 5%

  3. 4%

  4. 6.8%

  5. None of these/ इनमे से कोई नही|
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D Correct answer
Explanation

For each article, SP = Rs 2376. Article 1: CP1 = 2376/1.32 = Rs 1800, profit = Rs 576. Article 2: CP2 = 2376/0.72 = Rs 3300, loss = Rs 924. Total CP = Rs 5100, total SP = Rs 4752. Overall loss = (5100-4752)/5100 × 100 = 348/5100 × 100 = 6.8% (approx). Option C (4%) is too low given the asymmetric profit and loss percentages.

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