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A dishonest seller, at the time of selling and purchasing uses weight 22% less and 30% more per kg respectively. Find the approx. percent profit earned by him if he claims that he sells his goods at cost price.

Q: A dishonest seller, at the time of selling and purchasing uses weight 22% less and 30% more per kg r

C.P of 1300 gm = Rs 1000 CP of 780 gm = Rs 600 SP of 780 gm = Rs 1000 % profit = (400/600) × 100 = 66.66% approx.

A 66.66 %

B 33.33%

C 30%

D 50%

E None of these

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A dishonest seller, at the time of selling and purchasing uses weight 22% less and 30% more per kg respectively. Find the approx. percent profit earned by him if he claims that he sells his goods at cost price.

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