A dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at a cost price. What is his gain%?

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  1. 100/9%
  2. 220/11%
  3. 283/9%
  4. 98/2%

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Option 1 : 100/9%
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Given:

Used scale = 90 cm

Actual length = 100 cm (1 metre)

Claims to sell at cost price.

Formula Used:

Gain = Actual length - Used scale

Gain% = (Gain / Used scale) × 100

Calculations:

Gain = 100 - 90 = 10 cm

Gain% = (10 / 90) × 100 %

⇒ Gain = 100 / 9%

∴ His gain% is 100/9%.

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