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    Question

    The cost of item X is Rs. 150,

    while the cost of item Y is 36% greater than that of item X. Item X is sold at a profit of 8%, and item Y is sold at a loss of 25%. What is the total overall loss in the transaction?
    A Rs.29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Cost price of item ‘Y’ = 150 × 1.36 = Rs. 204 Selling price of item ‘X’ = 150 × 1.08 = Rs. 162 Selling price of item ‘Y’ = 204 × 0.75 = Rs. 153 So, overall loss = (150 + 204) – (162 + 153) = Rs. 39

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