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Loss of 20% is observed if selling price of scarf is reduced by 50%. What is the initial profit percentage of this transaction?1. 25%2. 60%3. 75%4. 50%5. 30%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 60%

Gain:

S.P. reduced by 50%

Loss = 20% after reduction

Formula used:

S.P. = C.P. + Gain

S.P. = C.P. – Loss

Gain% = (Gain/C.P.) × 100

Calculation:

Assume initial S.P. = 100

⇒ SP reduces = 100 – 50

⇒ Reduced SP = 50

Now, on this reduced S.P. 20% loss is observed

⇒ Reduced S.P. = 50, loss = 20%

⇒ S.P. = C.P. – Loss

Assume C.P. = X

⇒ 50 = X – (0.20 × X)

⇒ 50 = 0.80 X

⇒ (50/0.8) =X

⇒ X = 62.5

Now, Initial profit percentage

⇒ Profit% = ((100 – 62.5))/62.5) × 100

⇒ Profit% = (37.5/62.5) × 100

⇒ Profit% = 0.6 × 100

Initial profit% is 60%



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