Question 1

A merchant uses false weights and gives 750 g instead of 1 kg. He sells at cost price. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The merchant gives 750 g but charges for 1000 g. Step 2: Cost Price of 750 g = Cost Price of 1000 g (since he claims to sell at CP). Step 3: Selling Price = Cost Price of 1000 g. Step 4: Profit % = [(1000 - 750) / 750] × 100 = (250/750) × 100 = 33.33%.

Question 2

A dishonest dealer uses weights such that he gives 1100 g instead of 1 kg and also charges 10% extra. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The dealer gives 1100 g but charges for 1000 g plus 10% extra. Step 2: Cost Price of 1100 g = 1100 units. Step 3: Selling Price = 1000 × 1.1 = 1100 units. Step 4: Profit = 1100 - 1100 = 0 units. Step 5: Profit % = 0%. Wait, recalculate: He gives 1100 g (costs 1100) and charges 1000 × 1.1 = 1100. This is break-even. Let me re-read: 'gives 1100 g instead of 1 kg' means he gives 1100 g when he should give 1000 g (1 kg). 'Charges 10% extra' means he charges 1.1 × (price of 1000 g). So CP = 1100, SP = 1100. Profit = 0. But this seems wrong for the question. Reinterpret: He gives 1100 g but charges for 1 kg (1000 g) PLUS 10% extra on that. So SP = 1000 × 1.1 = 1100. CP = 1100. Profit = 0. Still break-even. Alternative: 'charges 10% extra' means 10% more than cost price. If CP per gram = 1, then CP of 1100 g = 1100. SP per gram = 1.1, so SP of 1100 g = 1210. But he charges for 1 kg, so SP = 1000 × 1.1 = 1100. Profit = 0. Let me try: He gives 1100 g (CP = 1100) and charges for 1 kg at 10% markup = 1000 × 1.1 = 1100. Profit = 0. This doesn't work. Reinterpret completely: He gives 1100 g instead of 1000 g (he's generous with weight). He charges 10% extra (markup). CP of 1100 g = 1100. SP = 1000 × 1.1 = 1100. Profit = 0. Still doesn't work. Final interpretation: He gives 1100 g when customer pays for 1000 g. He marks up by 10%. So customer pays 1000 × 1.1 = 1100 for 1100 g. CP = 1100, SP = 1100. Profit = 0. The question might have an error, or I should interpret 'instead of 1 kg' as he gives 1100 g when he claims to give 1000 g (false weight). And 'charges 10% extra' means on top of cost price. So: He gives 1100 g (CP = 1100) but charges 1100 × 1.1 = 1210. Profit = 110. Profit % = (110/1100) × 100 = 10%. Let me use this interpretation.

Question 3

A dishonest grocer uses weights such that 1200 g is marked as 1 kg on his balance. If he sells at cost price, what is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The grocer's balance shows 1000 g when it actually contains 1200 g. Step 2: When a customer asks for 1 kg, they receive 1200 g but pay for 1000 g. Step 3: Cost Price for 1200 g = Cost Price for 1000 g (since he claims to sell at CP). Step 4: Selling Price = Cost Price of 1000 g. Step 5: Profit % = [(1000 - 1200) / 1200] × 100. Wait, recalculate: CP of 1200 g = 1200 units, but he charges only 1000 units. This is a loss. Actually: He gives 1200 g for the price of 1000 g, so Profit % = [(1200 - 1000) / 1000] × 100 = 20%. Correction: CP basis should be what he actually gives. If balance shows 1 kg (1000 g) but actually weighs 1200 g: He pays CP for 1200 g but charges price of 1000 g = Loss. Re-read: weights marked as 1 kg = his false weights. So 1200 g of his weight = 1 kg. When customer buys 1 kg (using his false weight), they get 1200 g actual. CP of 1200 g actual = 1200 units. SP = 1000 units. This is a loss. Let me reconsider: His weight is faulty. 1200 g actual = 1 kg on his balance. Customer buys 1 kg (on balance) = gets 1200 g actual. He pays CP for 1200 g but charges for 1 kg. If 1 kg = 1000 g standard, then SP = 1000 units, CP = 1200 units. Loss = 200/1200 = 16.67%. But the question says he sells at cost price, meaning he intends to sell at CP. The trick is his balance is wrong. Actually, the standard interpretation: His false weight makes 1200 g appear as 1 kg. So when he weighs out what his balance calls 1 kg, it's actually 1200 g. He charges for 1 kg (1000 g standard) but gives 1200 g. Profit = (1200-1000)/1000 × 100 = 20%.

Question 4

A vendor uses false weights and gives 1.2 kg when he should give 1 kg. He sells at cost price. What is his loss percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The vendor gives 1.2 kg but charges for 1 kg. Step 2: Cost Price of 1.2 kg = 1.2 units. Step 3: Selling Price = 1 unit (price of 1 kg). Step 4: Loss = 1.2 - 1 = 0.2 units. Step 5: Loss % = (0.2 / 1.2) × 100 = (1/6) × 100 = 16.67%.

Question 5

A fraudulent merchant sells sugar at ₹20 per kg but uses a faulty weight of 800 grams for 1 kilogram. What is the actual cost price per kg if he makes a 25% profit?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Selling price per kg (as claimed) = ₹20. Step 2: But he gives only 800g for ₹20, so actual SP per 1000g = (20/800) × 1000 = ₹25. Step 3: Let CP per kg = ₹x. Step 4: Profit% = (SP - CP)/CP × 100. Step 5: 25 = (25 - x)/x × 100. Step 6: 0.25x = 25 - x. Step 7: 1.25x = 25. Step 8: x = ₹20.

Question 6

A dishonest grocer uses 800 g weights instead of 1 kg while selling and claims to sell at cost price. What is his actual profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The grocer gives only 800 g but charges for 1000 g. Step 2: If cost price is C per gram, his cost for 800 g = 800C. Step 3: He receives payment for 1000 g = 1000C. Step 4: Profit = (1000C - 800C) / 800C × 100 = 200C / 800C × 100 = 200/800 × 100 = 25%.

Question 7

A dishonest shopkeeper claims to sell goods at cost price but uses a false weight. He gives only 800 g when he should give 1000 g. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The shopkeeper gives 800 g but charges for 1000 g. Step 2: Cost Price for 800 g = Cost Price for 1000 g (since he claims to sell at CP). Step 3: Selling Price = Cost Price of 1000 g. Step 4: Profit % = [(SP - CP) / CP] × 100 = [(1000 - 800) / 800] × 100 = (200/800) × 100 = 25%.

Question 8

A fraudulent dealer uses weights such that he gives 900 g for every 1 kg purchased. If he marks his goods at 20% above cost price, what is his overall profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: For every 1000 g purchased (at CP = 1000), he gives only 900 g. Step 2: He marks goods at 20% above CP, so SP per gram = 1.2 × CP per gram. Step 3: Revenue from 900 g sold at marked price = 900 × 1.2 = 1080. Step 4: Cost Price = 1000. Step 5: Profit % = [(1080 - 1000) / 1000] × 100 = (80/1000) × 100 = 8%.

Question 9

A shopkeeper buys goods at ₹100 per kg and sells using 800 g weights instead of 1 kg, claiming to sell at ₹125 per kg. What is his actual profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Cost price = ₹100 per kg. Step 2: For 800 g (false weight), CP = (800/1000) × 100 = ₹80. Step 3: Selling price for 800 g = (800/1000) × 125 = ₹100 (he charges ₹125 per kg but gives only 800 g). Step 4: Profit = 100 - 80 = ₹20. Step 5: Profit % = (20/80) × 100 = 25%.

Question 10

A vendor uses a faulty balance where 1 kg mark actually represents 900 grams. He claims to sell at cost price. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: The vendor's 1kg weight = 900g actual. Step 2: He claims to sell at cost price, meaning he charges the cost price of 1kg (as per his weight). Step 3: But he actually gives only 900g. Step 4: Cost of 900g (what he gives) = 0.9 × CP per kg. Step 5: Revenue = CP per kg (charged for 1kg). Step 6: Profit = CP - 0.9×CP = 0.1×CP. Step 7: Profit % = (0.1×CP)/(0.9×CP) × 100 = (0.1/0.9) × 100 = 11.11% = 11⅑%.

Question 11

A dishonest merchant uses weights such that 1 kg of his weights actually weighs 1.25 kg. He buys goods at ₹60 per kg and sells at ₹75 per kg using his faulty weights. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: When buying: His 1kg weight = 1.25kg actual. So he pays for 1kg but receives 1.25kg actual. Cost per actual kg = 60/1.25 = ₹48. Step 2: When selling: His 1kg weight = 1.25kg actual. So customer pays for 1kg but receives only 1kg actual (not 1.25kg). Revenue per actual kg = 75. Step 3: Profit per actual kg = 75 - 48 = ₹27. Step 4: Profit % = (27/48) × 100 = 56.25%.

Question 12

A grocer uses false weights. When he claims to give 1 kg, he actually gives only 800 grams. He also marks up the price by 25% above cost price. What is his actual profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Let CP per gram = ₹1 (for simplicity). Step 2: Cost of 800g (what he actually gives) = ₹800. Step 3: Marked price for 1kg = CP of 1kg + 25% = 1000 + 250 = ₹1250. Step 4: Customer pays ₹1250 but receives 800g. Step 5: Profit = 1250 - 800 = ₹450. Step 6: Profit % = (450/800) × 100 = 56.25%.

Question 13

A dishonest shopkeeper buys goods at ₹100 per kg and sells at ₹120 per kg. Additionally, he uses a false weight of 800 g instead of 1 kg. What is his total profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Cost price per kg (1000 g) = ₹100. Cost per gram = ₹100/1000 = ₹0.1. Step 2: Selling price per kg (marked) = ₹120. Step 3: For every 1 kg (marked) sold, he gives only 800 g. Revenue = ₹120. Cost of 800 g = 800 × ₹0.1 = ₹80. Step 4: Profit per kg marked = ₹120 - ₹80 = ₹40. Step 5: Profit % = (40/80) × 100 = 50%.

Question 14

A vendor uses 1.2 kg weights instead of 1 kg while selling. If he sells at ₹50 per kg (marked weight), what is his loss percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Vendor claims to sell 1 kg but actually gives 1.2 kg. Step 2: He charges ₹50 for what he claims is 1 kg. Step 3: Cost price for 1.2 kg = 1.2 × 50 = ₹60 (since cost is ₹50 per kg). Step 4: Selling price for 1.2 kg = ₹50 (charged for 1 kg). Step 5: Loss = 60 - 50 = ₹10. Step 6: Loss % = (10/60) × 100 = 16.67%.

Question 15

A dishonest dealer sells goods at 25% profit but uses false weights such that he gives only 750 g instead of 1 kg. If his cost price is ₹200 per kg, what is his actual profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Marked SP = ₹200 × 1.25 = ₹250 per kg. Step 2: For 750 g: CP = (750/1000) × 200 = ₹150. SP = ₹250 (charged for 1 kg). Step 3: Actual profit % = [(250 - 150)/150] × 100 = (100/150) × 100 = 66.67% ≈ 66⅔%.

Question 16

A shopkeeper uses false weights and claims to sell at cost price. When he buys goods, he uses weights that are 10% heavier than standard, and when he sells, he uses weights that are 10% lighter than standard. What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: When buying: He uses 1100 g weights instead of 1000 g. So he pays for 1000 g but receives 1100 g. Cost per gram = CP/1100. Step 2: When selling: He uses 900 g weights instead of 1000 g. So he gives 900 g but charges for 1000 g at CP rate. SP per gram = CP/900. Step 3: For 1000 g of goods: Actual CP = (CP/1100) × 1000 = 1000CP/1100 = 10CP/11. Step 4: Actual SP = (CP/900) × 1000 = 1000CP/900 = 10CP/9. Step 5: Profit = 10CP/9 - 10CP/11 = (110CP - 90CP)/99 = 20CP/99. Step 6: Profit % = (20CP/99) ÷ (10CP/11) × 100 = (20CP/99) × (11/10CP) × 100 = (20 × 11)/(99 × 10) × 100 = 220/990 × 100 = 22.22% ≈ 22.22%.

Question 17

A fraudulent dealer uses weights such that when he buys goods, he uses 1200 g weights instead of 1 kg, and when he sells, he uses 800 g weights instead of 1 kg. If he marks up the cost price by 25%, what is his overall profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: When buying: He pays for 1000 g but receives 1200 g. Cost per gram = CP/1200. Step 2: When selling: He gives 800 g but charges for 1000 g at marked price. SP per gram = (1.25 × CP)/1000. Step 3: For 1 kg (1000 g) of goods: Actual CP = (CP/1200) × 1000 = 1000CP/1200 = 5CP/6. Step 4: Actual SP = (1.25CP/1000) × 1000 = 1.25CP. Step 5: Profit % = [(1.25CP - 5CP/6)/(5CP/6)] × 100 = [(7.5CP/6 - 5CP/6)/(5CP/6)] × 100 = [(2.5CP/6)/(5CP/6)] × 100 = (2.5/5) × 100 = 50%.

Question 18

A vendor buys apples at ₹80 per kg using false weights of 1200 g (pays for 1 kg, gets 1200 g). He sells at ₹100 per kg using false weights of 800 g (gives 800 g, charges for 1 kg). What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Buying: Pays ₹80 for 1200 g. CP per 1000 g = (1000/1200) × 80 = ₹66.67. Step 2: Selling: Charges ₹100 for 800 g. SP per 1000 g = (1000/800) × 100 = ₹125. Step 3: Profit % = [(125 - 66.67)/66.67] × 100 = (58.33/66.67) × 100 = 87.5%.

Question 19

A merchant uses false weights while buying and selling. He buys goods at ₹100 per kg using 1100 g weights (i.e., he pays for 1 kg but receives 1100 g). He sells at ₹120 per kg using 900 g weights (i.e., he gives 900 g but charges for 1 kg). What is his overall profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Buying: He pays ₹100 for 1100 g. Cost per gram = 100/1100. Step 2: Selling: He charges ₹120 for 900 g. Revenue per gram = 120/900. Step 3: For 1 kg (1000 g): CP = (1000/1100) × 100 = ₹90.91. SP = (1000/900) × 120 = ₹133.33. Step 4: Profit % = [(133.33 - 90.91)/90.91] × 100 = 46.67% ≈ 46⅔%.

Question 20

A dishonest grocer uses weights such that 1 kg weight actually weighs 960 g. He buys goods at ₹50 per kg and sells at ₹60 per kg (both transactions using his faulty weights). What is his profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: His 1 kg weight = 960 g actual. When he buys 1 kg (by his weight), he actually receives 960 g but pays for 1000 g at ₹50/kg. Cost for 960 g = ₹50. Step 2: When he sells 1 kg (by his weight), he gives 960 g but charges for 1000 g at ₹60/kg. Revenue for 960 g = ₹60. Step 3: Profit on 960 g = ₹60 - ₹50 = ₹10. Step 4: Profit % = (10/50) × 100 = 20%. Therefore, the answer is 20%.

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