A trader sells 40 metres of cloth for Rs.8200 at a profit of Rs.35 per metre of cloth. How much profit will the trder earn on 40 metres of cloth?  Pick one
A) Rs.950
B) Rs.1500
C) Rs.1000
D) Rs.1400
E) None of these
Explanation:   SP of 1 metre cloth = 8200/40 = Rs.205.   CP of 1 metre cloth = Rs.205 – 35 = Rs.170   CP on 40 metres = 170 x 40 = Rs.6800   Profit earned on 40 metres cloth = Rs.8200 – Rs.6800 = Rs.1400.   Answer: Option Rs.1400
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A trader sells 40 metres of cloth for Rs.8200 at a profit of Rs.35 per metre of cloth. How much profit will the trder earn on 40 metres of cloth?