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Question : The ratio of the selling price to the cost price is 9 : 8. What is the profit percentage?

Option 1: 15 percent

Option 2: 12.5 percent

Option 3: 20 percent

Option 4: 10.5 percent


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12.5 percent


Solution : Difference between the selling price (SP) and the cost price (CP)
⇒ Profit= SP − CP
Let SP = 9 and CP = 8 (from the ratio)
Profit = 9 – 8 = 1
Profit% = $\frac{1}{8}$×100
= 12.5%
Hence, the correct answer is 12.5%.

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