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For an edition of 12,500 copies, the amount of Royalty paid by the publisher is Rs. 2,18,250. What should be the selling price of the book if the publisher desires a profit of 5%?

  • 1
    Rs. 152.50
  • 2
    Rs. 157.50
  • 3
    Rs. 162.50
  • 4
    Rs. 167.50
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Answer : 2. "Rs. 157.50"
Explanation :

Clearly, S.P. of the book = 105% of C.P.
Let the selling price of this edition (of 12500 books) be Rs. x.
Then, 15 : 105 = 281250 : x ⇒ x = Rs.  = Rs. 1968750.
⸫ S.P of one book = Rs.  = Rs. 157.50

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