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Farah buys an electric kettle for Rs. 640 and sells it at a profit of 25%. At what price does she sell it?

Correct answer B. Rs. 800

Explanation

Selling price = CP × (100 + gain%)/100. Here SP = 640 × 125/100 = Rs. 800, so the profit earned on the kettle is Rs. 160.

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