Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Find the profit percentage if an item bought for Rs. 40 is sold for Rs. 50.
A20%
B25%
C10%
D30%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 25%
Profit = 10. Profit % = (10/40) * 100 = 25%.
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