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Two mobile phones are sold for Rs. 9,600 each. One is sold at a 20% gain and the other at a 20% loss. What is the total loss in rupees?

Correct answer C. Rs. 800

Explanation

CP of first = 9,600/1.2 = Rs. 8,000 and CP of second = 9,600/0.8 = Rs. 12,000. Total CP = 20,000 and total SP = 19,200, so the loss is Rs. 800.

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