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A trader marks up his goods by 80% and gives discount of 25%. Besides it he weighs 10% less amount while selling his goods. What is the net profit of trader?

Asked in RSMSSB Forest Guard · 2020
Dishonest Dealings · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossDishonest DealingsRSMSSB Forest Guard2020
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Profit and Loss has appeared in 185 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
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