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Question 1: The price of the book is marked 25% above the C.P. If the marked price of the book is Rs. 250, then what is the cost of the paper used in a single copy of the book?

A. Rs 50

B. Rs 70

C. Rs 80

D. Rs 90

Right Answer is: B

SOLUTION

M.P. of book = Rs. 250

Let the C.P. be x

x + (25/100) x = 200

x = 250 × (100/125)

C.P. of book = Rs. 200

Cost of paper used = 35% of C.P. = Rs. 70