Question Detail
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.
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}