SSC
Sample Paper
SSC (Group-C) Sample Test Paper-5
question_answer
A dishonest shopkeeper, using a faulty balance makes a profit of 5% while buying as well as while selling his goods. His actual gain percent in the whole process amounts to
A) 11
B) 10
C) 10.25
D) 10.5
Correct Answer:
C
Solution :
Actual gain percent \[=\left( 5+5+\frac{5\times 5}{100} \right)%=10.25%\]