Question:By selling an article for tk 19.50, a dealer makes profit of 30%. By how much should he increase his selling price so as to make a profit of 40%?
A Tk 1.50
B Tk 1.75
C Tk 2
D Tk 3
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+ Answer
A
+ ExplanationHere, `130:19.50` = `140 : x`
or, `(130)/19.50` = `140/x`
0r, x =`(140xx19.50)/130`
=21
Hence,S.P to be increased = Tk (21-19.50)
=tk1.50