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The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Read the pie chart and answer the question.
If 5500 copies are published and transported cost on them amounts to Rs. 82,500 then find the selling price so that the seller can earn a profit of 25%.
Option 1: Rs. 191.50
Option 2: Rs. 187.50
Option 3: Rs. 180
Option 4: Rs. 175
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Correct Answer: Rs. 187.50
Solution :
The transportation cost of 5500 copies is Rs. 82500.
So, total cost of book $= \frac{100}{10}\times 82500 = 825000$
To get a profit of 25%, the selling price should be $=\frac{125}{100}×825000=1031250$
$\therefore$ The selling price of per copy $=\frac{1031250}{5500}=187.50$
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 187.50.
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