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At kul - kul petrol pump the operator gives 5% less petrol but he sells it at the cost price.What is his profit in this way?

5%
5.6%
5.26%
4.78%

Correct Answer: 5.26%

Explanation:

He sells 95 litre petrol at the price of 100 litre.
So profit % = [ 5 / 95 ] X 100 = 5.26%

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