A shopkeeper sold two articles for Rs. 10591 each. On one he gained 19% and on the other he lost 11%. What was his overall gain or loss percent (correct to one decimal place)?

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  1. Profit 1.8%
  2. Loss 2.7%
  3. Loss 10%
  4. Profit 5%

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Option 1 : Profit 1.8%
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Given:

Selling price of each articles = Rs. 10591

Gain = 19%

Loss = 11%

Calculation:

SP of each articles = Rs. 10591

CP of first article = Rs. (10591 × 100/119)

⇒Rs. 8900

CP of second article = Rs. (10591 × 100/89)

⇒ 11900

Total SP of both the article = 10591 × 2 = 21182

Total CP of both the article = 8900 + 11900 = 20800

Total Gain = 21182 – 20800 = 382

Gain percentage = (382/20800 × 100)

⇒ 1.83%

∴ His overall Profit percentage is 1.8%

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