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Two phones are sold for ₹1,200 each, one at a 20% profit and the other at a 20% loss. What is the overall result?

Correct answer: D. 4% loss

Cost prices: 1200 ÷ 1.2 = ₹1000 and 1200 ÷ 0.8 = ₹1500; total ₹2500. Sales total ₹2400, a loss of ₹100, which is 4% of the cost.

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The correct answer is D. 4% loss

Cost prices: 1200 ÷ 1.2 = ₹1000 and 1200 ÷ 0.8 = ₹1500; total ₹2500. Sales total ₹2400, a loss of ₹100, which is 4% of the cost.

Topic: Percentage, Profit and Loss MCQs · Subject: Quantitative Aptitude