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An old HP Deskjet printer was bought for ₹4,800 and ₹500 was spent on its repair. If it was sold for ₹6,360, then its profit percentage is:

  1. A
    0.18
  2. B
    0.2
  3. C
    0.15
  4. D
    0.12

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1. Total Cost Price (CP) includes purchasing cost and repair charges:
Total CP=4800+500=₹5300
Selling Price (SP) = ₹6,360

Profit:

Profit=SP−CP=6360−5300=₹1060
Profit Percentage:

Profit Percentage=
Total CP
Profit
​
×100
Profit Percentage=
5300
1060
​
×100=
530
106
​
×100=0.2×100=20%
In decimal form as presented in the answers, 20%=0.2.

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An old HP Deskjet printer was bought for ₹4,800 and ₹500 was spent on its repair. If it was sold for ₹6,360, then its profit percentage is:
A
0.18
B
0.2
C
0.15
D
0.12

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