Question
If profit earned is (1/5)th of selling price,
then calculate the percentage of profit.Solution
ATQ, Let the selling price be Rs. '5a'. Profit earned = (1/5) × 5a = Rs. 'a' Cost price = 5a - a = Rs. '4a' Required profit percentage = (a/4a) × 100 = 25%
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