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A dishonest dealer sells his goods at 10% loss on cost price but uses 20% less weight. What is his profit or loss percent?1. 14%2. 15%3. 10.5%4. 12.5%5. 20% |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 12.5% Given: Loss% on the CP (a) = 10% Less weight (b) = 20% Formula Used: Profit%/Loss% = (b ± a)/(100 – b) × 100 Calculations: As, a = 10% and b = 20% Then, ⇒ Profit%/Loss% = (b ± a)/(100 – b) × 100 ⇒ (20 – 10)/(100 –20) × 100 ⇒ 10/80 × 100 ⇒ 12.5% The dealer’s profit% is 12.5%. Here, we need to note that: If there is a loss of a% on the CP, then we have the formula: Dealer's profit% = [(b - a)/(100 – b)] × 100 And if there is a profit of a% on the CP, then we have the formula: Dealer's Loss% = [(b + a)/(100 – b)] × 100 |
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