Question

Tim bought a pen of Rs20 and paid a Rs100 note. The shopkeeper gave him Rs80 change in return.If the Rs100 note was fake, find the shopkeeper's loss.

• A. Rs 80
• B. Rs 20
• C. Rs 120
• D. Rs 100

Answer 1

The correct option is D Rs 100

CP of pen = Rs 20

Amount paid to shopkeeper = Rs 100

Balance paid to Tim = Rs 80

Assuming the Rs 100 was fake, the loss suffered by the shopkeeper is = pen’s cost + balance given to Tim

= 20 + 80 = Rs 100

Answer: D Rs 100