Question: In a certain store, the profit is 320% of the cost. If the cost increased by 25% but the selling price remains constant, approximately, then what percentage of the selling price is the profit?
Options:
A) 30%
B) 70%
C) 100%
D) 250%
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Let the cost price (CP) = Rs. 100
Profit $ =320 $
SP $ =320+100=420 $
New CP = 125 [ $ \because $ 125% of 100]
$ \therefore $ Required percentage
$ =\frac{420-125}{420}\times 100=70 $ % (approx.)