Student: A merchant sold two items for Rs.1700 each, and makes a profit of 25% from the first item and a loss of 20% from the second item. calculate the total gain or loss.\nOptions:\n(A) 7\n(B) 5\n(C) 3\n(D) 6\n(E) 4.
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(25*20)/100 = 5%loss Final answer: (B).
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