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P bought an article for Rs. 400 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for…

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P bought an article for Rs. 400 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for Rs. 460?
  • A5%
  • B10%
  • C12%
  • D15%
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Cost price = Rs. 400

If selling price = Rs. 460, profit = Rs. 60 = 60/400 × 100 = 15%

Increase in profit % = 15% - 10% = 5%