RRB NTPC CBT-1 previous year question
Two articles are sold at the same selling price. On one article, the trader makes a 25% profit, and on the other, he incurs a 25% loss. What is the overall percentage loss?
Asked in RRB NTPC 2026 — 14 June Shift 3 · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (B) 6.25%
When equal-priced articles are sold at equal percentage profit and loss (25% each), the overall result is always a loss of (common%)2/100 = 252/100 = 6.25%.
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दो वस्तुओं को समान विक्रय मूल्य पर बेचा जाता है। एक वस्तु पर व्यापारी को 25% का लाभ होता है, जबकि दूसरी पर उसे 25% को हानि होती है। कुल प्रतिशत हानि कितनी है?
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सही उत्तर: (B) 7.25%
जब समान-मूल्य वाली वस्तुएं समान प्रतिशत लाभ और हानि (प्रत्येक 25%) पर बेची जाती हैं, तो कुल परिणाम हमेशा (सामान्य%)2/100 = 252/100 = 6.25% की हानि होती है।
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