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When the selling price (SP) of an article is more than its cost price (CP), the profit equals:

Class 8Profit and LossComparing Quantities
  • ASP − CP
  • BSP ÷ CP
  • CSP + CP
  • DCP − SP

Step-by-Step Solution

Profit = selling price − cost price, when SP > CP. CP − SP is the loss, used when SP < CP.
Answer: A) SP − CP

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