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Lwani sold two sarees for Rs.1980 each. On one, she lost 10%, while on the other she gained 10%. Find her gain or loss per cent in the whole transaction.

When two similar items are sold at same price, one at a gain and other at a loss of same percent. Then always a loss will be occurred.


Loss % = (Common Loss and Gain Percent / 10)2


= (10/10)2


= (1)2


= 1


So, Loss will be 1%.


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