Question : Ram sold two horses at the same price. On one, he makes a profit of 10% and on the other, incurs a loss of 10%. Then Ram gets:
Option 1: 2% loss
Option 2: No loss or profit
Option 3: 1% loss
Option 4: 1% profit
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Correct Answer: 1% loss
Solution : Given: a = 10% Selling prices are the same and the profit-loss percentages are the same. In such transactions, there is always loss. Loss percentage = $\frac{a^2}{100}$= $\frac{10×10}{100}$= 1% Hence, the correct answer is 1% loss.
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