Muskan buys two kg of pulses for ₹400 and sells it for ₹440. She also uses the weight of 850 gm instead of 1 kg. What is Muskan’s actual profit percentage?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. %.
CP per kg = 400/2 = 200
SP per kg = 440/2 = 220
If she gives 850 gm, the actual cost of those 850 gm = 200/1000 = 0.20 per gram
Actual cost for 850 gm = 0.20 × 850 = 170
Profit = 220 - 170 = 50
Actual profit percentage = (50/170) × 100 =