Arithmetic Ability
Profit and Loss

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Q.

A seller uses 840 gm in place of 1 kg to sell his goods. Find his actual profit/loss % When he sells his article on 4% loss on cost price ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let 1kg of Rs. 100 then 840gm is of Rs. 84. Now (label on can 1kg but contains 840kg ) so for customer it is of Rs. 100 and further gives 4% discount [he sells his article on 4% loss on cost price.] So now S.P = Rs. 96 But actually it contains 840 gm so C.P for shopkeeper = Rs. 84 S.P = Rs. 96 C.P = Rs. 84 Profit% = {(S.P-C.P)/C.P}x100 {(96-84)/84} x 100 = 14.28571429% PROFIT.
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