A shopkeeper cheats to the extent of 10% while buying and selling, by using false weights. His total gain is.

Q: A shopkeeper cheats to the extent of 10% while buying and selling, by using false weights. His total gain is.

Gain % = 100 + c o m m o n g a i n % 2 100 - 100 % = 100 + 10 2 100 - 100 = 21%

20%
21%
22%
23%

Correct Answer: 21%

Explanation:

Gain % = $\frac{100 + c o m m o n g a i n %}{2} - 100$ %

= $\frac{100 + 10}{2} - 100$

= 21%

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