Question
A dealer bought two washing machines at a certain amount. He sold the first washing machine at a 35% profit and the second washing machine at a 15% loss. If the selling price of each washing machine is Rs. 16,500, find the overall profit/loss percentage faced by the dealer in the transaction. (Correct up to two decimal places)
For the second washing machine: 
Total cost price: 12,222 + 19,412 = Rs.31,634 Total selling price: 16,500 × 2 = Rs.33,000 Total profit made by the dealer: 33,000 − 31,634 = Rs.1,366 Profit percentage: 
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