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An item bought for ₱2,650 is sold for ₱3,445. What is the profit as a percent of the SELLING price?
- 30%
- 795%
- 76.92%
- 23.08%
Answer
D. 23.08%
Solution
Profit = ₱795. Based on selling price: 795 ÷ 3,445 × 100 = 23.08%.
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