Question

In winters, the meter scale of a cloth merchant shrinks by 10% of its actual length. if the meter scale in its regular condition was rigged to measure 10% more than it is supposed to measure , what is the profit / loss percent the cloth merchant makes in winter, if he sell goods at the rate at which he purchase?

Answer 1

If the normal measure is x

The merchants meter scale is rigged so it measures:


110/100 x in its normal conditions


During winter, the merchant meter scale measures 10% less


The measurement is 90/100 X 110/100 x  = 99/100X


The merchant will be making a loss of 1%

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

If the normal measure is x

The merchants meter scale is rigged so it measures:

110/100 x in its normal conditions

During winter, the merchant meter scale measures 10% less

The measurement is 90/100 X 110/100 x = 99/100X

The merchant will be making a loss of 1%