A man sold two articles at $ 375 each. On one, he gains

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A man sold two articles at $ 375 each. On one, he gains 25% and on the other, he loses 25%. The gain or loss% on the whole transaction is

1. 6%
2. 4 1 %
  6
3. 5%
4. 6 1 %
  4

Correct Option: D

Here, both the articles are sold at the same price. Hence, there is always loss.

∴ Required loss% =		y²
		100

Here , y = 25%

Loss percent =		25 × 25	=	25	= 6	1	%
		100		4		4