SSC CPO SI and ASI Model Paper 1

Question : 113 of 200

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A dishonest shopkeeper takes 25% more than the indicated weight when he purchases the items from the dealer. He gives 25% less than the indicated weight to his customer. If the shopkeeper sells the items to his customer at the cost price, then find out the profit percentage of the shopkeeper.

44.44%
66.66%
50%
37.75%

Validate

Solution:

(2) Let the correct weight be 1 kgand C.P. be ₹1/g
Quantity purchased by theshopkeeper = 1250 g
Quantity sold by the shopkeeper=750 g
We have,S.P. of 750 g = C.P. of 1250 g
⇒ S.P. of 750 g =₹ 1250
⇒ C.P. of 750 g = ₹ 750
Therefore, profit by selling 750 g ofitem = 1250 – 750 = 500
Profit percentage

= 500/750×100

= 66.66%

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