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A person bought an article on 40% discount and sold it at 50% more than the marked price. What profit did he get?

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A person bought an article on 40% discount and sold it at 50% more than the marked price. What profit did he get?
  • A250 %
  • B150 %
  • C350 %
  • D200 %
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Let the marked price be Rs. 100.

Then cost price = 100 - 40 = Rs. 60

Selling price = 100+ 50 = Rs. 150

Profit = 150 - 60 = 90

Profit%=90/60×100=150%