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1. The selling price of 8 shirts is equal to the purchase price of 10 shirts . What is the profit margin ?

  • A. 15%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 15%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

CP of 10 shirts = SP of 8 shirts Let the CP of 1 shirt be Tk. x CP of 10 shirts = 10x SP of 8 shirts = 10x SP of 1 shirt     = 10x/8 Profit                 = SP - CP                         = (10x/8) - x                         = 2x/8 The profit margin = (Profit/ CP) *100                         = {(2x/8)/x}*100                         = 25%

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