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  1. Mr. Kapur purchased two toy cycles for Rs 750 each. He sold these cycles, gaining 6% on one and losing 4% on the other. The gain or loss per cent in the whole transaction is
    1. 1% loss
    2. 1% gain
    3. 1.5% loss
    4. 1.5% gain
Correct Option: B

Given that , CP of each toy cycles = Rs 750 each

Total profit in sales = Rs. 750 × 6- 750 × 4
100100

Total profit in sales = Rs. (45 – 30) = Rs. 15
or,Profit (6 – 4)% of 750 =
750 × 2
= Rs. 15
100

∴ Profit percent =
15
× 100 = 1%
1500



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