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The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie chart and answer the following questions.

Pie Chart Question for Data Interpretation of Quantitative Aptitude 2

If 5500 copies are published and the transportation cost on them amounts to Rs. 82500, then what should be the selling price of the book so that the publisher can earn a profit of 25 % ?

Rs 180.50
Rs 182.50
Rs 183.50
Rs 187.50

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

For the publisher to earn a profit of 25%, S.P. = 125% of C.P.
Also transportation Cost = 10% of C.P.
Let the S.P. of 5500 books be Rs x.

\begin{aligned}
10:125 = 82500:x \\
=> x = \frac{125*82500}{10} \\
=> x = 1031250 \\
\text{S.P. of one book =}\frac{1031250}{5500} \\
= 187.50
\end{aligned}