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  1. An article is sold at a profit of 25%. If the selling price is doubled, the profit will be :
    1. 200%
    2. 50%
    3. 100%
    4. 150%
Correct Option: D

Let C.P. of article = Rs. 100
∴ S.P. = Rs. 125
New S.P. = Rs. 250
Profit = New S.P. - C.P. of article = 250 - 100 = Rs. 150

∴ Profit percent =
Profit
× 100
C.P. of article

Profit percent =
150
× 100 = 150%
100



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