Question
Anita sold an article at 50% profit. If the profit percentage had been numerically equal to CP, then the profit earned would have been 300% more. Find the amount for which Anita sold the article originally.
x = 2. Therefore, the original selling price = 150x = Rs.300More Profit and loss Questions
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