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    A dishonest shopkeeper sells mangoes at ₹30/kg bought at ₹20/kg and he is giving 800 g instead of 1 kg. The shopkeeper's actual profit percentage is:
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    A dishonest shopkeeper sells mangoes at ₹30/kg bought at ₹20/kg and he is giving 800 g instead of 1 kg. The shopkeeper's actual profit percentage is:

    A.

    75%

    B.

    37.5%

    C.

    50%

    D.

    87.5%

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    Cost price (CP) per kg = ₹20.
    Selling price (SP) per kg = ₹30. 
    Instead of 1 kg, the shopkeeper is giving 800 g, i.e., 0.8 kg.
    Formula Used:
    Profit Percentage = ProfitCost Price×100\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost Price}} \times 100  
    Solution:  

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