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A car dealer bought a used car for ₦270,000 and spent ₦70,000 to refurbish it....

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JAMB 2025

A car dealer bought a used car for ₦270,000 and spent ₦70,000 to refurbish it. He later sold the car for ₦490,000. What was the percentage profit?

  • A. 30%
  • B. 35%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 45%
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Total cost = 270,000 + 70,000 = 340,000.

Profit = 490,000 - 340,000 = 150,000.

Percentage profit = (\(\frac{150,000}{340,000}\)) × 100

= (\(\frac{15}{34}\)) × 100 ≈ 44.12%. The closest option is 45%

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