Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A shopkeeper expects a profit of 22.5% on his cost price. If in a week his sale was of Rs. 392, what was his profit?
ARs. 72
BRs. 82
CRs. 88.2
DRs. 70
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 72
SP = CP * 1.225 => 392 = CP * 1.225 => CP = 320. Profit = 392 - 320 = 72.
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