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A shopkeeper's profit is one-fifth of his selling price. What is his profit as a per cent of the cost price?

Class 8Profit and LossComparing Quantities
  • A16.67%
  • B25%
  • C80%
  • D20%

Step-by-Step Solution

Let SP = ₹5, so profit = ₹1 and CP = ₹4. Profit % on CP %. 20% is the profit as a per cent of SP.
Answer: B) 25%

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