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Aptitude · Q431

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 431

Q431

A dishonest dealer sells a product at 11% loss on cost price, but uses 22% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?

A.
14.1% loss
B.
14.1% gain
Answer
C.
11.4% gain
D.
11.4% loss

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let cost price = 100 × weight 78 = 7800
Sale price = 89 × weight 100 = 8900
Profit % =  × 100 = 14.1% gain