- A10%
- B23.75%
- C9%
- D11%
Step-by-Step Solution
Overhead expenses (repairs) are part of the cost: CP = 12000 + 1500 = ₹13500. Profit = 14850 − 13500 = ₹1350. Profit % %. Ignoring repairs gives 23.75%.
Answer: A) 10%
Ravi buys an old scooter for ₹12000 and spends ₹1500 on repairs. He sells it for ₹14850. What is his profit per cent?
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