If an item is purchased for Rs. 675 and later sold for Rs. 900, what is the percentage of profit earned?

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2 Feb 2020
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The gain percent is calculated as ((Selling Price - Cost Price) / Cost Price) × 100 = ((900 - 675) / 675) × 100 = (225 / 675) × 100 = 33.33%. Thus, the profit percentage is 33 1/3%.

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