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Question 80Asked in RRB JE CBT-1, 25 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

The ratio of the cost prices of articles X and Y is 1:2. A man earns a profit of 12% by

The ratio of the cost prices of articles X and Y is 1:2. A man earns a profit of 12% by selling X and incurs a loss of 36% by selling Y. What is his overall gain or loss percentage in the entire transaction?
  1. ALoss, 20%
  2. BGain, 20%
  3. CGain, 26.5%
  4. DLoss, 24.5%
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Correct answer: (A) Loss, 20%

From RRB JE CBT-1 PYQ 25 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

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