A shopkeeper claims to sell his articles at Rs. 46/kg which costs him Rs. 50/kg. But while selling he uses false weight and gives only 800 gm instead of 1 kg. What is his profit percentage?

  1. 12%
  2. 20%
  3. 15%
  4. 10%

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Option 3 : 15%
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⇒ Selling price of 800 gm article = Rs. 46

∴ Selling price of 1 kg article = 46 × (1000/800) = Rs. 57.5

⇒ Cost price of 1 kg article = Rs 50

∴ Profit percentage = [(57.5 – 50)/50] × 100% = 15%
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