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By selling some crates of soft drinks for ₦600.00, a dealer makes a profit of...

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By selling some crates of soft drinks for ₦600.00, a dealer makes a profit of 50%. How much did the dealer pay for the drinks?

  • A. ₦400.00
  • B. ₦1200.00
  • C. ₦900.00
  • D. ₦450.00
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

To find the cost price

Selling price = ₦600; Profit = 50% 

Multiply the selling price by 100 and add 100% to the profit

new selling price = 600 x 100 = 60,000, new profit = 150%

Cost price =  = \(\frac{60,000}{150}\) = ₦400


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