Question

Anil sells sugar at cost price but uses false weights and thus makes 20% profit. How many grams of sugar does he give in 1 kilogram?

• A. 833.23
• B. 833.13
• C. 833.33
• D. 823.33

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 833.33

Let true cost price for 1 kg = 1000 g

He sells at cost price but makes 20% profit using false weight, meaning:

Let actual weight given = (x) grams

He charges for 1000 g but gives only (x) g.

Profit condition:

$\text{Profit \%} = \frac{1000 - x}{x} \times 100 = 20$

Solve:

$\frac{1000 - x}{x} = 0.2$
1000 - x = 0.2x
1000 = 1.2x
$x = \frac{1000}{1.2} = 833.33$

Final Answer: 833.33 grams