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Aptitude · Q45

Profit And Loss

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 45

Q45

A retailer increase the selling price by 25% due to which his profit percentage increase from 20% to 25%. What is the percentage increase in cost price ?

A.
20%
Answer
B.
30%
C.
25%
D.
50%

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
100 (Initial CP) --- 20%↑ (initial profit) → 120(SP)
120 (SP) --- 25%↑ → 150 (New SP)
Let x be the new Cost price
Selling Price = 150
x × 1.25 = 150
x = 120
% change =     = 20%