Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at its CP. But he uses 40% less weight. Find his profit percent.

Options:

16.66%

37.5%

33.33%

66.66%

Correct Answer:

66.66%

Explanation:

1000 gm.           600 gm.

               -40%          ← (less weight)

 

Profit = 400grm

Profit percentage = \(\frac{400}{600}\) × 100 = 66.66%