Question

Francis sold his pen at a profit of Rs.5. He calculated his profit percentage on his selling price and found it to be 50%. Find his profit percentage?

a)100% b)150% c)200% d)250%

Answer 1

The correct answer is option

D) 250%

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer:

Profit= 5 Rs

Profit calculated on SP:

P/SP*100= 5/SP*100=50

=> Sp =10

Profit =5

=> cp=5

P%= 5/5*100= 100%