a man sold two houses for tk 675958 each on one, Profit and Loss, General Mathematics

Question:A man sold two houses for tk 675958 each. On one he gains 16 % while on the other he loses 16 %. How much does he gain or loss in the whole transaction?

Answer 2.56 %

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+ ExplanationNot ModeratedIn such a question, there is always a loss. the selling price is immaterial.
we know, Loss % = `( text(Common loss & gain)/10)^2`
`:.` Loss % = `((16)/10)^2` % =`((64)/25)` % = 2.56 %

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A man sold two houses for tk 675958 each. On one he gains 16 % while on the other he loses 16 %. How much does he gain or loss in the whole transaction?