A shopkeeper claims to sell sugar at cost price, but he uses false weights. He…
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A shopkeeper claims to sell sugar at cost price, but he uses false weights. He charges for 1 kg but gives only 800 g of sugar. Find his profit percentage.
- A.
30%
- B.
20%
- C.
40%
- D.
25%
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Correct answer: D
Assume cost: Let the cost price of 1g of sugar be 1 unit.
Actual Cost: The shopkeeper gives 800g, so his actual cost is 800 units.
Revenue: He charges for 1kg (1000g), so he receives 1000 units.
Profit: 1000 - 800 = 200 units.
Profit Percentage: (Profit / Actual Cost) × 100
= (200 / 800) × 100 = 25%.
Final Answer: Option 4