Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
What is the formula to calculate profit percentage?
A(Profit/SP)*100
B(Loss/CP)*100
C(Profit/CP)*100
D(SP/CP)*100
✓ Correct Answer: C — (Profit/CP)*100
Profit percentage is always calculated on the cost price unless specified otherwise.
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