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Multiple choice

A dishonest shopkeeper uses false balance and cheats a customer by giving 20% less quantity of food. Find his profit percentage.

  1. 80%

  2. 75%

  3. 50%

  4. 25%

  5. 20%

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

If he gives 80 units instead of 100, his cost is 80 units and he charges for 100. Profit = (100-80)/80 = 20/80 = 25%.

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