Syntel Company Numerical Ability Profit and Loss

A man sells two flats at the rate of Rs.1.995 lakhs each. On one he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. His gain or loss percent in the whole transaction is
A. 0.25% loss B. 0.25% gain
C. 2.5% loss D. 25% loss

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loss % = (5/10)^2= 0.5^2= 0.25
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for product which sell at same price having x% of gain on one and x% of loss on another the the conclusion will be loss = x/10^2

ans = 5/10^2 = 0.25%loss
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