A dealer marks his goods 40% above the cost price. He sells 50% of the goods at the marked price, 25% at a 20% discount on the marked price, and the rest at a 40% discount on the marked price. What is his overall profit percentage?
A trader marks his goods 50% above the cost price and gives a 20% discount. Furthermore, he uses a false weight of 900 grams instead of 1 kg. What is his actual overall profit percentage?
Explanation:
Let the true Cost Price for 1000 grams be Rs. 1000. The trader gives only 900 grams, so his actual Cost Price is Rs. 900. He marks up 1000 grams to Rs. 1500 and gives a 20% discount. Selling Price = 1500 * 0.80 = Rs. 1200. Profit = 1200 - 900 = 300. Profit percentage = (300 / 900) * 100 = 33.33%.
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