Question

a book seller sold 200 copies of book at a profit of 20%. if a book costs him 70, find the total selling price of the book

Answer 1

Given -
Cost price of 1 copy = ₹70
Percentage of profit in 200 copies = 20%

According to question,
Cost price of 1 copy = ₹70
Cost price of 200 copies = 70×200 = 14000
Selling price of 200 copies = (20/100×14000)+14000 = 2800+14000 = 16800

Total selling price = ₹16800

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Answer 2

Answer:

Total Selling Price is Rs. 16800

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Cost price of 1 copy = Rs. 70

            Percentage of profit in 200 copies = 20%

To find: Total Selling Price

According to question,

Cost price of 200 copies = 70 × 200 = Rs. 14000

Profit on 14000 = 20/100 × 14000 = Rs. 2800

Selling price of 200 copies = 14000 + 2800 = Rs. 16800

Therefore, Total Selling Price is Rs. 16800