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A shopkeeper marks his goods 25% above the cost price and allows a discount of 5%. What is his profit percent?

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A shopkeeper marks his goods 25% above the cost price and allows a discount of 5%. What is his profit percent?

  • A20%
  • B18.75%
  • C19.5%
  • D17.5%
Correct answer: B

Explanation

Selling price = 1.25 × 0.95 = 1.1875 times the cost price, i.e. a profit of 18.75%.

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