Question

    A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at its

    CP, but he uses 30% less weight. Find his profit%.
    A 41.85% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42.85% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 33.24% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 16.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let SP =1000 True weight =1000, False weight =700. Gain =300 Gain% = (300/700) ×100               =42(6/7) %.

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