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A shopkeeper sells watermellon at profit of 10% but cheats to the extent of 10% while measuring Find profit %.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the effective profit percentage of the shopkeeper who sells watermelons at a 10% profit but cheats by measuring only 90% of the actual weight. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Selling Price (SP) and Cost Price (CP) - Let's assume the Cost Price (CP) of 100 grams of watermelon is ₹100. - Since the shopkeeper sells at a profit of 10%, the Selling Price (SP) for 100 grams will be: \[ SP = CP + (10\% \text{ of } CP) = 100 + 10 = ₹110 \] ### Step 2: Calculating the Actual Weight Sold - The shopkeeper cheats by measuring only 90% of the actual weight. So, instead of giving 100 grams, he gives: \[ \text{Actual weight sold} = 100 \text{ grams} - 10\% \text{ of } 100 \text{ grams} = 100 - 10 = 90 \text{ grams} \] ### Step 3: Finding the Effective Cost Price for 90 grams - The Cost Price for 90 grams can be calculated as follows: \[ \text{CP for 90 grams} = \left(\frac{90}{100}\right) \times 100 = ₹90 \] ### Step 4: Calculating the Profit - Now, we can calculate the profit made by the shopkeeper when he sells 90 grams for ₹110: \[ \text{Profit} = SP - CP = 110 - 90 = ₹20 \] ### Step 5: Finding the Effective Profit Percentage - The profit percentage can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Profit Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{CP}}\right) \times 100 = \left(\frac{20}{90}\right) \times 100 \] \[ = \frac{2000}{90} \approx 22.22\% \] ### Final Answer The effective profit percentage of the shopkeeper is approximately **22.22%**. ---
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