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    Sohan sells sugar at the cost price but uses false weights thus gaining 28% profit. How many grams of sugar is he giving for 3.2 kg sugar?
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    Sohan sells sugar at the cost price but uses false weights thus gaining 28% profit. How many grams of sugar is he giving for 3.2 kg sugar?

    A.

    1500

    B.

    1900

    C.

    2200

    D.

    2500

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    Sohan gains a 28% profit by using false weights.
    The labeled weight of sugar is 3.2 kg.
    Formula Used:
    Actual weight=Labeled weight1+Profit Percentage100\text{Actual weight} = \frac{\text{Labeled weight}}{1 + \frac{\text{Profit Percentage}}{100}} ​​​
    Solution:
    Substituting the values in the formula;
    Actual weight=3.2 kg1+28100 =3.21+0.28 =3.21.28= 2.5 kg=2500 grams\text{Actual weight} = \frac{3.2 \text{ kg}}{1 + \frac{28}{100}} \\ \ \\ = \frac{3.2}{1 + 0.28} \\ \ \\ = \frac{3.2}{1.28}= \\ \ \\ 2.5 \text{ kg}= \bf 2500 \text{ grams}​​
    Thus, Sohan is giving 2500 grams of sugar for the labeled weight of 3.2 kg.

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