Question 51Asked in RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

The ratio of the cost prices of articles X and Y is 3 : 7. A man earns a profit of 49% by

The ratio of the cost prices of articles X and Y is 3 : 7. A man earns a profit of 49% by selling X and loses 16% by selling Y. What is his gain/loss percentage in the entire transaction?
  1. AGain, 3%
  2. BLoss, 3.5%
  3. CLoss, 5%
  4. DGain, 3.5%
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Correct answer: (D) Gain, 3.5%

From RRB JE CBT-1 PYQ 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)

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