Let total = 4 articles. Half (2) sold at 60% profit; half of remaining (1) at 20% loss; last 1 at cost. Using weighted average: (2×60+1×(−20)+1×0)/4=(120−20)/4=100/4=25% gain.
A trader sold half of his articles at 60% profit, half of the remaining at 20% loss and the rest was sold at the cost price. In total transaction his…
CUET UG 2023 — General Test Arithmetic
A trader sold half of his articles at 60% profit, half of the remaining at 20% loss and the rest was sold at the cost price. In total transaction his gain % or loss % will be:
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Options
- A
Gain 20 %
- B
Loss 5 %
- C
Gain 40 %
- D
Gain 25 %
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