Question
A merchant bought two air conditioners at a certain amount. He sold the first air conditioner at a 45% profit and the second air conditioner at a 35% loss. If the selling price of each air conditioner is Rs. 25,000, find the overall profit/loss percentage faced by the merchant in the transaction. (Correct up to two decimal places)
For the Second air conditioner: 
Total cost price: 17,241 + 38,462 = Rs.55,703 Total selling price: 25,000 × 2 = Rs.50,000 Total loss faced by the merchant: 55,703 − 50,000 = Rs.5,703 Loss percentage: 
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