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A dishonest shopkeeper, at the time of selling and purchasing, weighs 20% less and 24% more per kg respectively. Find the percentage profit earned by treachery. (Assuming he sells at cost price)?1). 42%2). 40%3). 55%4). 33.33%

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Let the price of the GOODS is Rs. 1000 per 1000 GM

Given that, The SHOPKEEPER weighs 24% more while purchasing the goods

⇒ He buys 1240 gm of goods instead of 1000 gm

⇒ He pays Rs. 1000 instead of Rs. 1240

The shopkeeper also uses 20% less weight while selling the goods

⇒ He uses 800 gm instead of 1000 gm

⇒ CP of the goods = Rs. 800

If the shopkeeper sells the goods at the CP

⇒ Profit = (1240 – 800) = Rs. 440

⇒ Profit % = (440/800) ? 100 = 55%

∴ Profit percentage earned by the treachery is 55%.


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