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Selling price of a book is Rs. 500. If the profit made by the shopkeeper is 25%, then what is the cost…

The cost price is Rs. 400. A 25% profit makes the selling price 125% of cost, so the cost is \(500/1.25=400\).

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Selling price of a book is Rs. 500. If the profit made by the shopkeeper is 25%, then what is the cost price of the book ?

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The cost price is Rs. 400. A 25% profit makes the selling price 125% of cost, so the cost is 500/1.25=400500/1.25=400.

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