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Aptitude · Q65

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 65

Q65

A dishonest shopkeeper, at the time of selling and purchasing, weighs 10% less and 20% more per kilogram respectively. Find the percentage profit earned by treachery. (Assuming he sells at Cost Price)

A.
30%
B.
20%
C.
25%
D.
33.33%
Answer
E.
None of these

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
While purchasing he would take 1200 grams for the price of 1000 grams. While selling he would sell 900 grams for the price of 1000 grams.
Since, CP = SP
The profit earned by him,