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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.


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Rs 80
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Rs 20
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Rs 120
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Rs 100
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Solution

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


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