In a shop, the profit is 125% of the cost. If the cost increases by 35% but the selling price remain

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21 Dec 2017 Percentage

In a shop, the profit is 125% of the cost. If the cost increases by 35% but the selling price remains constant, find out approximately what percentage of the selling price is the profit?

OPtion

1) 66.66
2) 75.00
3) 40.88
4) 80.00
5) 153.00
6) 125.00
7) 135.00
8) 130.00
9) 40.00
10) None of these

Solution

Let the CP be Rs. 100
SP considering 150% of profit = 100+125 = Rs. 225
CP after 35% increase = Rs. 135

Profit = 225 – 135 = Rs. 90
Profit % on SP = (90/225)*100 = 40

Option 9)

Correct Option: 9 Best Solution (4)