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A man bought an old typewriter for Rs 1200 and spent Rs 200 on its repair. He sold it for Rs 1680. His profit per cent is :

A20%

B10%

C8%

D16%

Answer:

A. 20%

Read Explanation:

Total CP = 1200+200=Rs. 1400 SP = Rs. 1680 Profit = 280 Profit % = (280/1400)×100=20%


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