Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If an item is sold at 150% of the cost price, what is the profit percentage?
A150%
B100%
C50%
D75%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 50%
If CP = 100, SP = 150. Profit = 50. Profit % = 50%.
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