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A shopkeeper sells 35 kg sugar for every 40 kg using false weights. How much percentage profit does he make if sells sugar at cost price (rounded off to two places of decimal)?

A15.33%

B14.28%

C12.50%

D17.66%

Answer:

B. 14.28%

Read Explanation:

35 kg sells at =100 rs 40 kg sells at =(100 x 40)/35 =4000/35=114.28 so the gain percentage = 114.28-100=14.28%


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