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Adrian bought a shoe for $125 and sold it for $175. The percentage profit was​

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Answer:

40%

Explanation:

Sold price =SP = $ 175

Cost price = CP =$ 125

Profit = Sp - CP = 175 - 125 = $ 50

Profit = 40 %

User Mahima Agrawal
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Answer:

40% profit

Explanation:

$50 increase, and $50 is 40% of $125

User Aretha
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