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  1. A man sells two pipes at $ 12 each. He gains 20% on one and loses 20% on the other. In the whole transaction, there is
    1. neither loss nor gain
    2. profit of $ 1
    3. loss of $ 1
    4. Profit of $ 2
Correct Option: C

As we know that ,

∴ Required loss% =
y2
100

Here , y = 20
Required loss% =
(20)2
=
400
= 4%
100100

SP of two pipes = 2 × 12 = $ 24
∵ (100 – 4)% ≡ 24
∴ 4% =
24
× 4 = Loss of $ 1
96



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