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a trader purchased an old bicycle for rupees 480. he spends 20% of the cost on its repair if he wants to earn rupees 144 as net profit on it how much percentage should hep add to the purchase price of the bicycle |
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Answer» Answer: 50%Repair cost =20% of Rs. 480 = 100 20 ×480= Rs. 96 ∴Total cost = C.P. + Repair cost ⇒ Rs. 480+ Rs. 96= Rs. 576 ∴ S.P. = Total cost + Net profit ⇒ Rs. 576+ Rs. 144= Rs. 720 Profit = S.P. − C.P. =720−480= Rs. 240 Now profit %= = 480 240 × 100=50% |
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