A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His gain percent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His gain percent is:

A. 10%

B. 11.11%

C. 9%

D. 11%

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Profit = (10/90)×100 ≈ 11.11%.

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