A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but he uses a weight of 800 grams for 1 kg. What is his actual profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but he uses a weight of 800 grams for 1 kg. What is his actual profit percentage?

A. 30%

B. 25%

C. 33.33%

D. 20%

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

He gives 800 grams but charges for 1000 grams. Profit = 1000 - 800 = 200 grams. Profit percentage = (200 / 800) * 100 = 25%.

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A. Rs. 10000

B. Rs. 10400

C. Rs. 9000

D. Rs. 9600

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A tradesman marks his goods at such a price that after allowing a discount of 15%, he makes a profit of 20%. What is the marked price of an article whose cost price is Rs. 170?

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B. Rs. 220

C. Rs. 260

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Correct Answer: Option D

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