The cost price of a watch is Rs. 750 and a bag is Rs. 840. A shopkeeper sold…
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The cost price of a watch is Rs. 750 and a bag is Rs. 840. A shopkeeper sold the watch at profit of 20% and the bag at loss of 15%. Find the overall profit or loss received by the shopkeeper (in Rs.)?
Answer: D. 24 — Profit on the watch = 20% of 750 = Rs. 150. Loss on the bag = 15% of 840 = Rs. 126. Net result = 150 - 126 = Rs. 24 profit.
- A.
30
- B.
12
- C.
36
- D.
24
- E.
48
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Correct answer: D
Profit on the watch = 20% of 750 = Rs. 150. Loss on the bag = 15% of 840 = Rs. 126. Net result = 150 - 126 = Rs. 24 profit.
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