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An umbrella was sold at a profit of 20 % . What is the selling price of the umbrella if the shopkeeper…

A profit of 20% on a cost of 180 rupees is \(0.20 \times 180 = 36\) rupees. The selling price is therefore \(180 + 36 = 216\) rupees. The value 210 comes from adding 30…

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An umbrella was sold at a profit of 20 % . What is the selling price of the umbrella if the shopkeeper procured it at a cost of ₹ 180?

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A profit of 20% on a cost of 180 rupees is 0.20×180=360.20 \times 180 = 36 rupees. The selling price is therefore 180+36=216180 + 36 = 216 rupees. The value 210 comes from adding 30 rupees instead of 20% of the cost.

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