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  1. A dealer sold two types of goods for $ 10,000 each. On one of them, he lost 20% and on the other he gained 20%. His gain or loss percent in the entire transaction was
    1. 2% loss
    2. 2% gain
    3. 4% gain
    4. 4% loss
Correct Option: D

We can say that when S.P. is same. Hence there is always a loss.
Here,

∴ Loss percent =
y2
100

Loss percent =
20 × 20
= 4%
100



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