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      Question

      A merchant buys 10 kg of wheat at Rs. 300 per kg. While

      selling, he uses a faulty weight that shows 1100 grams instead of 1000 grams but claims to sell it at a profit of 25%. Find the total profit earned by him from selling the wheat bought by him.
      A Rs.1125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.1250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.1225 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.1025 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Cost price of 10 kg wheat = 300Γ—10 = Rs.3000

      Quantity of wheat sold = 1.10Γ—10 = 11 kg

      Selling price of 10 kg of wheat sold = (1.25Γ—300) Γ— 11= Rs.4125

      Required profit = 4125βˆ’3000 = Rs.1125

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