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    • Question

      If 70% of the cost price of an article is equal to 40%

      of its selling price, what is the profit percentage?
      A 85% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 80% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 70% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the cost price be Rs. 100 and selling price be y According to the question ⇒ 70 × 100/100 = 40y/100 ⇒ y = 175 ⇒ Profit = 175 – 100 ⇒ Profit = Rs. 75 ∴ net profit % is 75%

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