A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but uses a false weight of 900 grams for a kilogram. What is his profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but uses a false weight of 900 grams for a kilogram. What is his profit percentage?
A. 9.09%
B. 11.11%
C. 10%
D. 12.5%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The dealer saves 100 grams on every 900 grams given to the customer. Profit Percentage = (Error / True Value - Error) * 100 = (100 / 900) * 100 = 11.11%.

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Question #1
A merchant sells two-thirds of his goods at a 6% profit and the rest at a 3% loss. If his overall profit is Rs. 540, what is the total value of the goods?
A. Rs. 18000
B. Rs. 16000
C. Rs. 15000
D. Rs. 20000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let total goods value = X. Net profit percentage = (2/3 * 6%) + (1/3 * -3%) = 4% - 1% = 3%. 3% of X = 540. X = (540 / 3) * 100 = 18000.

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Question #2
A dealer sells an article at a loss of 4%. Had he sold it for Rs. 120 more, he would have gained 8%. What is the cost price of the article?
A. Rs. 1200
B. Rs. 800
C. Rs. 1000
D. Rs. 900

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The difference between an 8% gain and a 4% loss is 12% of the cost price. So, 12% of CP = 120. CP = (120 * 100) / 12 = Rs. 1000.

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Question #3
A person sells an article at a loss of 8%. If the selling price is Rs. 460, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 480
C. Rs. 520
D. Rs. 490

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
SP = 92% of CP => CP = 460 / 0.92 = 500.

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