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 24% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.
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Correct answer: (B) 31 11/19 %
Profit % = (deficiency/(100-deficiency))×100 = (24/76)×100 = 600/19 = 31 11/19 %.
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एक बेईमान दुकानदार अपना सामान लागत मूल्य पर बेचने का वादा करता है। हालांकि, वह ऐसे वज़न का उपयोग करता है जो वास्तव में उस पर लिखे गए से 24% कम है। उसका लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।
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सही उत्तर: (B) 31 11/19 %
लाभ % = (कमी/(100-कमी))×100 = (24/76)×100 = 600/19 = 31 11/19 %।
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