Multiple choice

A dishonest trader says to customers that he sells his goods at a cost price, but he uses a false weight and gains 12.5\% as profit. How many grams does he use to weigh 1 kg ?

  1. 900 g

  2. 880.5 g

  3. 850 g

  4. 888.8 g
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D Correct answer
Explanation

If the trader gains 12.5%, he gives only 1000/1.125 = 888.89 grams for every 1000 grams. Using the percentage gain formula: actual weight = (true weight / (100 + profit%)) × 100 = (1000/112.5) × 100 = 888.8 grams. This is the false weight he uses.

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