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Q: Sambhu buys rice at Rs. 10/kg and puts a price tag on it so as to earn a profit of 20%. However, his faulty balance shows 1000 gm when it is actually 800 gm. What is his actual gain percentage ?

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    50%
  • 2
    25%
  • 3
    75%
  • 4
    60%
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Answer : 1. "50%"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 50% Explanation: CP of 1000gm = Rs. 10SP of 800gm = Rs. 12SP of 1000gm =12x1000/800 = Rs. 15 Now take 1000gm as reference to calculate profit.Profit=SP-CP=15-10=Rs. 5Profit % = 5x100/10 = 50%

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