Two products sold at $3000 each. One results in a profit of 20% and another one results in a loss of 20%. What is the total profit or loss from

selling both?

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2500 and 3750 so lost 250?

Riemann · 31-35, M

@BeefySenpie Could you please explain? It's correct.

Lostpoet · M

@Riemann

part * whole + rate = total

Part * whole - rate = total

Then you find the difference between both totals.

Longpatrol · 31-35, M

Are you trying to get us to do your homework? 🤨

Riemann · 31-35, M

@Longpatrol Not in the slightest. I am just practicing.

Lostpoet · M

I can do the math but don't they just equal out?

Riemann · 31-35, M

@Lostpoet No, that's y m puzzled and stuff.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Lostpoet No, because 20% of a larger amount does not balance out 20% of a smaller amount. Percents are relative, not absolute numbers.

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