An article is sold at 22.5% profit. What

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

An article is sold at 22.5% profit. What is the ratio of the cost price to the selling price?

Options:

31 : 57

39 : 69

40 : 49

34 : 63

Correct Answer:

40 : 49

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the article = 100

Profit = 22.5%

Then the selling price = 122.5

Cost price : Selling price = 100 : 122.5 = 40 : 49