Sir / madam,
My question is

In selling an article for Rs.76, there is profit of 52%. If
it is sold for Rs.75 the profit percent will be

a. 44
b. 46
c. 48
d. 50

Advance Thanks,
R.Rengaraj
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Answer Posted / ashok malik

cost of the article=Rs 76
profit of =52%
52/100*76=Rs 39.52
actual cost of the article is Rs 76-39.52=36.48
now,if it sold for =Rs 75
profit=Rs 75-36.48=Rs 38.52
38.52/75*100=51.36 %



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