Krishan bought first and second item for ₹150 and ₹300 respectively. He sold the first item at 20% profit, and the second item at 20% loss. Find his overall profit or loss percentage. (Rounded off to two decimal places)

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  1. Profit 13.33%
  2. Loss 6.67%
  3. Loss 13.33%
  4. Profit 6.67%

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Option 2 : Loss 6.67%
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Given data:

Cost of first item = ₹150, Cost of second item = ₹300

Concept:

Calculation of overall profit/loss percentage.

Solution:

Selling price of first item = ₹150 × 1.20 = ₹180

Selling price of second item = ₹300 × 0.80 = ₹240

Total cost = ₹150 + ₹300 = ₹450

Total selling price = ₹180 + ₹240 = ₹420

Overall loss% = [(₹450 - ₹420) / ₹450] × 100 = 6.67%

Therefore, the overall loss percentage is 6.67%.

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