Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Profit & Loss

    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?

    ক)
    30%
    খ)
    70%
    গ)
    100%
    ঘ)
    250%

    Explanation

    Let , C.P.= Tk. 100. Then, Profit = Tk. 320 S.P. = 100+320 = Tk. 420. New C.P. = 125% of Tk. 100 = Tk. 125 New S.P. = Tk. 420. Profit = Tk. (420 - 125) = Tk. 295. Required percentage = (295/420) x 100% = (1475/21)% = 70% (approximately)

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