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Sahana sells two watches for Rs. 1955 each gaining 15% on one and losing 15% on the other. Find her gain or loss percent in the whole transaction. 

CP = Rs. 1955.
Gain = 15%

CP = Rs. 1955
SP =
CP = Rs. 1955 + Rs. 1955 = Rs. 3910
SP = Rs. 2248.25 + Rs. 1661.75 = 3910
CP > SP
Loss of Rs(3990 - 3910) = Rs. 80 = 2%
Loss percent = 2%.

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