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A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at a loss of 25%, but uses weight of 600 grams instead of 1000 grams at the time of selling. Find the actual profit percentage of the shopkeeper.1. 15%2. 20%3. 25%4. 30% |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 25% Given: He sells goods at loss of 25%. He used weight of 600 grams instead of 1000 grams at the time of selling. Formula used : Profit % = {(Selling price – Cost price )/cost price} × 100 Calculations: Let the Cost price of 1000 grams of goods be ₹ 100 ----(1) As he promises to sell his goods at a loss of 25 % The selling price of 1000 grams = ₹ 75 But, as he weighs only 600 grams, ⇒ he takes ₹ 75 for 600 grams From equation (1) We can get a cost price of 600 grams = ₹ 60 ⇒ {(75 – 60) / 60} × 100 ⇒ Profit % = 25 ∴ The actual profit percentage of the shopkeeper is 25%. |
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