Isaac uses three different weights, one each of 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg. However,...

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Isaac uses three different weights, one each of 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg. However, the 2 kg weight that he has is actually equivalent to 1.75 kg. Isaac sells the items at no profit no loss. A customer came to buy 3 kg sugar. The cost price of sugar is Rs. 70 per kg. To measure 3 kg sugar, Isaac placed sugar and 2 kg weight on one side, and 5 kg weight on other side of the balance. How much gain or loss will Isaac make in this transaction? 1. 7.69% loss 2. 7.69% profit 3. 15.38% loss 4. 15.38% profit No profit no loss 5. Isaac uses three different weights, one each of 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg. However, the 2 kg weight that he has is actually equivalent to 1.75 kg. Isaac sells the items at no profit no loss. A customer came to buy 3 kg sugar. The cost price of sugar is Rs. 70 per kg. To measure 3 kg sugar, Isaac placed sugar and 2 kg weight on one side, and 5 kg weight on other side of the balance. How much gain or loss will Isaac make in this transaction? 1. 7.69% loss 2. 7.69% profit 3. 15.38% loss 4. 15.38% profit No profit no loss 5.

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Solution 1 The cost price of sugar is Rs 70 per kg Isaac sells the items at n... View the full answer