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A shopkeeper bought an article for Rs.319.60. Approximately at what price should he sell the article to make 25 per cent profit?

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A shopkeeper bought an article for Rs.319.60. Approximately at what price should he sell the article to make 25 per cent profit?
  • ARs. 300
  • BRs. 400
  • CRs. 500
  • DRs. 600
Correct answer: B

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Rs. 400

25% of CP should be added to the CP to get a profit of 25%.

25% of 319.60 = 319.60/4 = 79.9.

:. SP = 319.60 + 79.9 = 399.50. = Rs.400. approx.