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The owner of a garment shop labelled his articles at 25% above the cost-price. Due to a slump in the market, his cost price was reduced by 5% but he…

CUET UG 2025 — General Test Arithmetic

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The owner of a garment shop labelled his articles at 25% above the cost-price. Due to a slump in the market, his cost price was reduced by 5% but he keeps the marked price same. He thus offers a discount of 8%, due to which the sales increase by 25%. Calculate the change in owner's profit?

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Held on 13 May 2025 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    6% higher

  2. B

    4% lower

  3. C

    Profit remains unchanged.

  4. D

    5% higher

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