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A merchant buys 150 books for ₹200 each and sells them at ₹250 each. Calculate the profit percentage.
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A merchant buys 150 books for ₹200 each and sells them at ₹250 each. Calculate the profit percentage.

A.

25%

B.

15%

C.

25.5%

D.

35%

Correct option is A

Given:

    Cost price of each book = ₹200

    Selling price of each book = ₹250

    Number of books = 150

    Formula Used:

      Profit per book = Selling Price - Cost Price

      Total Profit = Profit per book × Number of books

      Profit Percentage =Total Profit  Total Cost Price\frac{\text{Total Profit }}{\text{ Total Cost Price}}​× 100

      Solution:

        Profit per book = ₹250 - ₹200 = ₹50

        Total Profit = ₹50 × 150 = ₹7500

        Total Cost Price = ₹200 × 150 = ₹30,000

        Profit Percentage =750030000\frac{7500}{30000} × 100 = 25%

        Thus, the profit percentage is 25%.

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