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    A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹740. At what price (in ₹) should he sell the article to make 20% profit?
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    A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹740. At what price (in ₹) should he sell the article to make 20% profit?

    A.

    876

    B.

    900

    C.

    592

    D.

    888

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    Cost Price (CP) = ₹740

    Profit Percentage = 20%

    Formula Used:
    Selling Price (SP) = CP × (1 + Profit Percentage100\frac{\text{Profit Percentage}}{100}​)

    Solution:
    SP = 740 × (1 + 20100\frac{20}{100}​)
    SP = 740 × 1.2
    SP = ₹888
    The shopkeeper should sell the article for ₹888 to make a 20% profit.

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