In a certain store, the profit is 150% 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?	Choose the correct answer
A) 30% B) 70% C) 100% D) 50% E) 120%
Let C.P. = Rs. 100. Then, profit = Rs. 150, S.P. = Rs. 250   New C.P. = 125% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 125.   New S.P. = Rs. 250   Profit = 250 - 125 = Rs. 125   Required percentage = 125/250 * 100= 
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50%   ANSWER:50%
<result>D</result>
In a certain store, the profit is 150% 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?