Question

A dishonest merchant professes to sell fruits at cost price, but uses a weight of 900 grams instead of 1 kg. What is his profit percentage?

• A. 11 1/9%
• B. 9 1/11%
• C. 10%
• D. 12 1/2%

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 11 1/9%

Here the merchant gives 900 grams charging the price of 1000 g. His gain is 100g in every 900g. Profit %= 100/900 x 100% = 100/9 %= 11 1/9%