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Q.

Prashanth sold a album for $ 735 and made a profit of 22.5% . The cost price of the album went up by $120 and so Prashanth increased the selling price by $120. What is his profit % now ?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Prashanth sold a album for $ 735 and made a profit of 22.5% . CP = 735 x 100/122.5 = Rs. 600 New CP = 600 + 120 = Rs. 720 New SP = 735 + 120 = Rs. 855. Profit = Rs. 135. profit % = 100 x 135/720 = 18.75%.
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