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