Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Profit & Loss

    On one side of a weighing balance, Jenny has accidentally placed a magnet of 30 grams. On this side, she places items and on the other side, she places weight of 1 kg. Assuming that she sells items at cost price, how much profit or loss will she make on selling 1 kg of item?

    ক)
    1.46% loss
    খ)
    1.46% profit
    গ)
    3.09% profit
    ঘ)
    2.91% profit
    ঙ)
    Cannot be determined

    Explanation

    Due to magnet, she will give 970 grams of items but will take price for 1 kg. Her profit will be price of 30 grams item and selling price will be price of 1 kg grams of items. profit = 30 grams We know, profit percentage = (profit/Cost Price) × 100 = (30/970) × 100 = 3.09%

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