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    Question

    A shopkeeper sold an article at the profit of 15% and

    also while weighing used a weight of 920 gms. in place of 1 kg. Find out his actual total profit%?
    A 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost of 1 kg is = Rs.100 He sold articles at the profit of 15% So selling price = Rs.115 But he give only 920 gm which cost = Rs.92 So profit = 115 - 92 = Rs.23 ∴ profit % = 23/92 × 100 = 25%

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