A fruit seller sells apples at a loss of 5% on the cost price but uses a…
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A fruit seller sells apples at a loss of 5% on the cost price but uses a weight that is 20% less than the actual
weight. Find his total profit percentage.
- A.
20.62%.
- B.
19.25%
- C.
16.28%
- D.
18.75%
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Correct answer: D
Using 20% less weight means the seller gives 0.8 kg while charging for 1 kg. With a nominal 5% loss, effective gain = 0.95/0.8 - 1 = 0.1875 = 18.75%.