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A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹600 and sells it for ₹750. What is his profit percentage?
- 20%
- 25%
- 30%
- 40%
Correct answer: 25%
Solution
Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 750 - 600 = 150. Profit percentage = (150/600) × 100 = 25%.
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