The question states that a person bought three items, each for ₹8000. He sold the first item at a 10% profit, the second at a 15% profit, and the third at a 15% loss. We need to find the overall profi

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The question states that a person bought three items, each for ₹8000. He sold the first item at a 10% profit, the second at a 15% profit, and the third at a 15% loss. We need to find the overall profit or loss percentage.

• Cost Price (CP) of each item: ₹8000

• Total Cost Price (TCP): Since there are 3 items,

  $$TCP = 3 \times ₹8000 = ₹24000$$

• Selling Price (SP) of each item:

  • For the first item (10% profit): $$$$