A trader marks his spices 25% above cost price, sells at the marked price and uses a 900 g weight for 1 kg. What is his total gain percentage?
Correct answer D. 38.89%
Explanation
He charges 1.25 × cost of 1,000 g while giving only 900 g. Gain factor = 1.25 × 1000/900 = 1.3889, so his gain is 38.89%.
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