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Quantitative - Mathematics - Word Problems:

Profit and Loss

MCQ - 122-12889

Question:

In a certain store, the profit is 320% of the cost. If the cost increases by 25% but the selling price remains constant, approximately what percentage of the selling price is the profit

  1. 70%
  2. 80%
  3. 90%
  4. 80%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Let C.P.= Rs. 100.

Then, Profit = Rs. 320,

S.P. = Rs. 420.

New C.P. = 125% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 125

New S.P. = Rs. 420.

Profit = Rs. (420 - 125) = Rs. 295

Required percentage = 295 420 × 100

= 70% (approx)

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