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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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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.