By what percentage above the cost price ,a fan should be sold if a shopkeeper wants to make a profit of Tk. 500 and the marked price of the article is TK. 6000 which is 50% above the cost price ?
A
25.0%
B
12.5%
C
20.0%
D
None of these
Correct Answer: 12.5%
Solution: ATQ, 150% = 6000 ∴100% = (6000/150)/100 = 4000 (Cost Price) Profit Percentage = (500/4000)×100 = 12.5%