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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 26

If cost price is 35% of the selling price, what is the profit margin in percentage?

  1. 187.51%

  2. 183.35%

  3. 185.71%

  4. 181.75%

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Answer: (C) 185.71%

Explanation

If SP = 100, CP = 35 and profit = 65. Profit % on cost = 65/35 × 100 ≈ 185.71%.