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  1. If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent.
    2. A.

    6  \( \frac {2 } { 3 }\)
    B.

    100
    C.

    1 5 \( \frac { 1 } {3 } \)
    D.

    120

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Let C.P. be Rs. x and S.P. be Rs. y.

     

    Then, 3(y - x) = (2y - x)    y = 2x.

     

    Profit = Rs. (y - x) = Rs. (2x - x) = Rs. x.

     

     Profit % =   \( \frac { X } { X } *100\) % = 100%
     

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