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A man purchased a certain quality of sugar Rs 500. He sold half of it at a profit of 5% and the remaining at a loss of 10%. Find the profit or loss percentage on those transaction.

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half =250

profit 5%= 0.05250=12.5

gain sum=250+12.5=262.5

loss 10%= 0.10250= 25

gain loss= 250-25=225

total =262.5+225=487.5

net loss= (500-487.5)= 12.5/c.p 100

12.5/500 100=0.025 *100
%=25%

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