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      Question

      A dishonest shopkeeper sells rice at a cost price but

      makes a 25% profit by using faulty weights. He decides to give a discount to attract more customers. What per cent of discount should he offer to make 10% profit?
      A 11% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 9% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the CP =100 SP at the rate of 25% profit =100×125/100 =125. New SP =100×110/100 =110. Discount =125-110=15. Discount Percent =15/125 ×100 =12%

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