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Mr. Tanvir purchased stock for Tk. 1,500 and sold 2/3 of it after its value doubled. He sold the remaining stock at 5 times its purchase price. What was his total profit on the stock?

  • A. Tk. 2000
  • B. Tk. 2000
  • C. Tk. 2000
  • D. Tk. 2000

Answer: Option C

Explanation:


Original price:

2/3 of stock = 1000

1/3 of stock = 500

 

Sale price:

2/3 doubled = 2*1000 = 2000

1/3 quintupled = 5*500 = 2500

 

Total profit = Total selling price - Total purchase price of stock =


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