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A dealer declares to sell at cost price, but uses a false weight of 900 gms for 1 Kg. what is his gain percentage.

A10%

B9%

C11 1/9%

D9 1/11%

Answer:

C. 11 1/9%

Read Explanation:

Gain percent = [Error/True valute - Error] x 100 = 100/1000 - 100 x 100 =(100 x 100) / 900 = 11 1/9%


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