Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
4.
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 profit?
30%
70%
100%
250%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

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 x 100 % = 1475 % = 70% (approximately).
420 21

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Discussion:
146 comments Page 15 of 15.

Disha said:   6 years ago
How come 1475/21 = 70%?

Meera Salim said:   5 years ago
Thank you @Malini.

Dnayak said:   6 years ago
Yes, it is 236.

Anu said:   6 years ago
Thanks @Malini.

Sinu said:   1 decade ago
Thanks malini.

Jaat tomar said:   1 year ago
Good, Thanks.
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