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Profit and Loss
Cost Price, Selling Price, Profit/Loss Percentage, Discount
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A trader sold two articles for Rs. 1200 each. On one he gained 20% and on the other he lost 20%. What is his overall gain or loss percentage?
Q2 · Profit and Loss · MEDIUM
A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price but allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his actual profit percentage?