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A man purchased an article for Rs.1500 and sold Itat 25% above the cost price. If he has to pay Rs.75 as tax on it his net profit percentage will be:

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A man purchased an article for Rs.1500 and sold Itat 25% above the cost price. If he has to pay Rs.75 as tax on it his net profit percentage will be:
1). 20%
2). 25%
3). 30%
4). 15%

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option 1 is the right one

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S.P. of article $=\frac{1500\times 125}{100}$= Rs. 1875 Net S.P. after paying tax = Rs.(1875-75)= Rs.1800 $\therefore$ Profit =1800-1500 =Rs. 300 $\therefore$ Profit percent=$\frac{300}{1500}\times 100$ =20%




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