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  1. A dishonest dealer professes to sell goods at the cost price but uses a false weight and gains 25%. Find his false weight age?
  2. A.
    700 gms
    B.
    750 gms
    C.
    800 gms
    D.
    850 gms

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    25 = E/(1000 - E) * 100

    1000 - E = 4E

    1000 = 5E => E = 200

    1000 - 200 = 800


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