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 profitSolution
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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