A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His gain percent is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His gain percent is:
A. 11.11%
B. 11%
C. 10%
D. 9%
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Profit = (10/90)×100 ≈ 11.11%.

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