Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If a shopkeeper sells a book for Rs. 450 at a profit of 25%, what was the cost price of the book?
ARs. 360
BRs. 350
CRs. 375
DRs. 400
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 360
Cost Price = (Selling Price * 100) / (100 + Profit Percentage). Thus, (450 * 100) / 125 = 360.
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