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Multiple choice

If the selling price of 4 books is equal to the cost price of 5 books, then find the profit percentage.

  1. 20%

  2. 22%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%

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Explanation

SP of 4 = CP of 5. Let CP of 1 = 1. SP of 4 = 5. Profit = 5 - 4 = 1. Profit % = (1/4) * 100 = 25%.

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