If by selling two items for Rs 180 each the shopkeeper gains 20% on one and loses 20% on the other, find the value of loss.

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If  by selling  two items for Rs 180 each the shopkeeper gains 20% on one and loses 20% on the other, find the value of loss.

Nadeem akram · Answer

Let x be CP then x*1.2=180 and x*0.8=180, x will be 150 and 225 , 375-360=15

Shishir Singh · Answer

(80/100)*180 = 152
(120/100)*180 = 216
C.P. = 152+216= 378
S.P. = 360
Loss = 378-360= 18

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