A dishonest dealer professes to sell goods at the cost price but uses a weight of 800 grams per kg, what is his percent?

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A dishonest dealer professes to sell goods at the cost price but uses a weight of 800 grams per kg, what is his percent?

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2.25%

3.30%

4.15%

Posted Date:-2022-02-24 11:37:44

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