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A tradesman marks his goods at 25% above the CP and allows a discount of 10% for cash. What is his profit %?
A12.5%
B15%
C17.5%
D20%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 12.5%
SP = 1.25 * 0.9 = 1.125. Profit = 12.5%.
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