Question 88

On a certain item profit is 150%. If the cost price increases by 25% what will be the new profit margin (in %)?

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Cp=x
SP=2.5x
Now CP=1.25x
SP=2.5x
Profit %=((2.5x-1.25x)/1.25x)*100
=100

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