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A vegetable seller sells potatoes at Rs. 22 per kg which he purchased at Rs. 18 per kg. But he gives only 850 grams of potatoes instead of 1 kg while selling. What is the actual percentage profit earned by the seller?

A. 30.45%

B. 43.79%

C. 45.29%

D. 42.79%

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Cost price of 1 kg potato = 18
Selling price of 1 kg potato = 22
Profit % $$ = \frac{4}{{18}} \times 100 = 22.22\% $$
Now,
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