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  1. Two bicycles were sold for $ 3990 each, gaining 5% on one and losing 5% on other. The gain or loss percent on the whole transaction is :
    1. neither gain nor loss
    2. 2.5% gain
    3. 2.5% loss
    4. 0.25% loss
Correct Option: D

As we know that In such a situation, there is always a loss.The selling price is immaterial.
Here , y = 5%

∴ Required loss% =
y2
100

Required loss% =
52
= 0.25%
100



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