SOLUTION: A guys sold 2 watch for $240.00. 1st watch sold made 20% profit margin and 2nd watch was sold at 20% lost. How much dollar did the seller made (profit or lost)?

Question 760463: A guys sold 2 watch for $240.00. 1st watch sold made 20% profit margin and 2nd watch was sold at 20% lost. How much dollar did the seller made (profit or lost)?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the selling price of 1st watch
Let = the selling price of the 2nd watch
I'll say he makes a profit,

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If the profit is zero, the
If ( )

, which is 20% of 240

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