SOLUTION: Mr. Lee bought two identical TV sets. He sold one at a profit of 25 % on cost and the other one at a loss of 25 % on cost. Upon sale of both television sets, did he gain, make a lo

Question 435671: Mr. Lee bought two identical TV sets. He sold one at a profit of 25 % on cost and the other one at a loss of 25 % on cost. Upon sale of both television sets, did he gain, make a loss or break even?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr. Lee bought two identical TV sets. He sold one at a profit of 25 % on cost and the other one at a loss of 25 % on cost. Upon sale of both television sets, did he gain, make a loss or break even?
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He paid d $ for each TV
Sold one for 1.25d, and the other for 0.75d
--> break even
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