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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?

A11 1/9%

B9 1/11%

C10%

D12 1/2%

Answer:

A. 11 1/9%

Read Explanation:

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%


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