A material is purchased for Rs 600 . If one fourth of the material is sold at…

2025

A material is purchased for Rs 600 . If one fourth of the material is sold at a loss of 20% and the remaining at a gain of 10% . Find out the overall gain or loss percentage ?

  1. A.

    3.5%

  2. B.

    2.5%

  3. C.

    3%

  4. D.

    2%

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Correct answer: B

Solution: Step-by-step calculation to find the overall gain.

  1. Total cost price (CP) = Rs 600.

  2. Cost of one-fourth = 600 × 1/4 = 150. Sold at 20% loss → selling price = 150 × 0.80 = 120.

  3. Cost of remaining three-fourths = 600 × 3/4 = 450. Sold at 10% gain → selling price = 450 × 1.10 = 495.

  4. Total selling price (SP) = 120 + 495 = 615.

  5. Total profit = SP − CP = 615 − 600 = 15. Profit percentage = (15/600) × 100 = 2.5%.

Answer: 2.5% overall profit

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