Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
A shopkeeper buys a wristwatch for ₹820 and sells it at a profit of 25%. What is the selling price?
A. ₹845
B. ₹615
C. ₹205
D. ₹1,025✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Profit is calculated on the cost price. Profit = 25% of ₹820 = ₹205. Selling price = cost price + profit = ₹820 + ₹205 = ₹1,025. Shortcut: selling price = cost × (100 + profit%) ÷ 100 = ₹820 × 125 ÷ 100.
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