Question

A store owner makes a 25% profit by selling an item for p800.00.how much is his profit?

Answer 1

Answer:

160

Step-by-step explanation:

let actual price =x

25%profit = 25%of x

sell price =800

a.t.q

x+25% of x =800

x+0.25x=800

1.25x=800

x=800/1.25

x= 640

profit =selling price - actual price

=800-640

=160 ans

Answer 2

to find gain we should find out first find the CP

CP=800×100/125

CP= 640 rupees

gain = CP-SP

gain=800-640

=160 rupees