In a certain store, the profit is 400% 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?  Answers: A) 30% B) 70% C) 100% D) 250% E) 75%
Let C.P. = Rs. 100. Then, profit = Rs. 400, S.P. = Rs. 500   New C.P. = 125% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 125.   New S.P. = Rs. 500   Profit = 500 - 125 = Rs. 375   Required percentage = 375/500 * 100= 
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In a certain store, the profit is 400% 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?