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A shopkeeper sells his articles at their cost price but uses a faulty balance which reads 1000 g for 800 g. What is his actual profit percentage.

A) 25%
B) 20%
C) 40%
D) 30%

Correct Answer:

A) 25%

Description for Correct answer:
Actual Profit Percent = \( \Large \left[ \frac{ \left(1000 - 800\right)}{800g}g \times 100 \right]% \) = 25%

Option (A)is correct.

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