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In each of these questions two quantities A and B are given. Compare the two quantities
A merchant made a profit of ₹ 275 on the sale price of a sweater that cost the merchant ₹ 1225.
A. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale cost to the merchant
B. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale price.
A merchant made a profit of ₹ 275 on the sale price of a sweater that cost the merchant ₹ 1225.
A. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale cost to the merchant
B. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale price
C.P = 1225
Profit = 275
Selling price = cost + profit
S.P = 1225 + 275
S.P. = 1500
A. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale cost to the merchant:
275/1225 = 22.44%
B. The profit expressed as a percentage of the sale price:
275/1500 = 18.33%
So, quantity A is greater than quantity B
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