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In a certain store, the profit is \(320\) % of the cost. If the cost increases by \(25\) % but the selling price remains constant, approximately what percentage of the selling price is the profit?

  • A.30 % 
  • B.70 %
  • C.100 %
  • D.250 %

Answer: B

Let Cost price \(= Rs. 100.\) Then, Profit \(= Rs. 320\)

Selling price \(= Rs. 420.\)

New Cost price \(= 125\)% of \(Rs. 100 = Rs. 125\)

New Selling price \(= Rs. 420.\)

Profit \(= Rs. (420 - 125) = Rs. 295.\)

\(\therefore\) Required percentage \(= (\frac{295}{420} \times 100)\)\(= \frac{1475}{21}\)\(= 70\)%(approximately)

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