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Two shoes are sold at the same price. The seller gains 25% on one and loses 25% on the other. Find the overall profit or loss percent.
A6.25% Loss
B5.25% Loss
C7.25% Loss
D8.25% Loss
Answer
5.25% Loss
When gain% and loss% are equal and SP is same, Net Loss% = (x/10)^2. Here x=25. Net Loss = (25/10)^2 = 6.25%.
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