SSC GD Constable previous year question
A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 26% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.
Asked in SSC GD Constable 2025: 04 Feb 2025 Shift 2 · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (C) 35 5/37 %
Profit % = (shortfall / actual weight used) × 100 = (26/74) × 100 = 2600/74 = 35 5/37 %.
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एक बेईमान दुकानदार अपना माल लागत मूल्य पर बेचने का वादा करता है। हालाँकि, वह ऐसे बाट का उपयोग करता है जो वास्तव में उस पर लिखे गए से 26% कम तौलता है। उसका लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।
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सही उत्तर: (C) 35 5/37 %
लाभ % = (कमी / वास्तव में प्रयुक्त वजन) × 100 = (26/74) × 100 = 2600/74 = 35 5/37 %।
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