Question

Two products sold at 300 each: one at 20% profit, one at 20% loss. Total Profit/Loss?

• A. No profit or loss
• B. 25 profit
• C. 25 loss
• D. 20 loss

Hint:

Same SP with $x%$ profit and $x%$ loss always results in loss.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Calculate Cost Price (CP) for both products separately.

Step 2: CP Calculation
Product 1 (20% profit): $CP = 300 / 1.2 = 250$.
Product 2 (20% loss): $CP = 300 / 0.8 = 375$.

Step 3: Total CP vs SP
Total SP = $300 + 300 = 600$.
Total CP = $250 + 375 = 625$.
Loss = $625 - 600 = 25$.

Step 4: Conclusion
The result is a loss of 25. Final Answer: (C)