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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