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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q20

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A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 11% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 123289%12\frac{32}{89}\%

The shopkeeper uses a weight that is 11% less, meaning he gives only 89% of the goods but charges for 100%.

So, he sells 89 units but gets money for 100 units.

Profit percentage = [(100 - 89) / 89] × 100 = (11 / 89) × 100 ≈ 123289%12\frac{32}{89}\%%