Multiple choice

A dishonest shopkeeper says that he sells sugar at the cost price, but he uses weight of 1600 grams instead of 2 kg. weight. What will be his gain percentage? एक बेईमान दुकानदार कहता हैं, कि वह चीनी को क्रयमूल्य पर बेचता है, लेकिन वह 2 किलोग्राम के स्थान पर 1600 ग्राम भार का उपयोग करता है। उसका लाभ प्रतिशत क्या होगा?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 15.5%

  4. 16.66%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The shopkeeper gives only 1600g but charges for 2000g. Gain = (2000-1600)/1600 × 100 = 400/1600 × 100 = 25%. The profit is calculated on the actual cost (what he gives), not the claimed weight.

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