A car dealer bought a second-hand car for 250,000 and spent N 70,000 refurbishing it. He then sold the car for N400,000. What is the percentage gain?
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A.
60% -
B.
32% -
C.
25% -
D.
20%
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Total Cost Price = N(250,000 + 70,000)
= N 320,000
Selling Price = N 400,000(Given)
Gain = Selling Price – Cost Price
= 400,000 – 320,000
= 80,000
% gain = (frac{text{Gain}}{text{Cost Price}}) × 100
= (frac{80,000}{320,000}) × 100
Gain % = 25%
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