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  1. A man sells two articles at $ 99 each. On one he gains 10% and on the other he loses 10%. What is his gain or loss percent on the whole transaction?
    1. Loss, 1%
    2. Loss, 1.5%
    3. Profit, 1%
    4. Profit, 1.5%
Correct Option: A

As we know that ,

Loss % = y% of y or
y2
100

Here, y = 10
Loss % =
102
100

∴ Loss% =
10 × 10
= 1%
100



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