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A trader has bought a merchandise for 1 350. He wants to gain a profit of 25%. At what price should he sell the merchandise?

Select one:

a.

1 687.5

b.

18

c.

150

d.

239.25

To solve this problem, let's calculate the selling price that includes a 25% profit.

The formula for selling price when you want to gain a certain percentage profit is:

\[
\text{Selling Price} = \text{Cost Price} + (\text{Cost Price} \times \text{Profit Percentage})
\]

Here:
- Cost Price = 1,350
- Profit Percentage = 25% = 0.25

Let's calculate the selling price:

\[
\text{Selling Price} = 1,350 + (1,350 \times 0.25)
\]
\[
\text{Selling Price} = 1,350 + 337.5 = 1,687.5
\]

So, the correct answer is:

**a. 1,687.5**

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
1. If the trader wants a profit of 30%, what should the selling price be?
2. What would the selling price be if the trader made a 10% loss instead?
3. How much profit is made if the merchandise is sold for 1,800?
4. If the trader buys another product for 500 and wants a 40% profit, what should be the selling price?
5. What is the profit if the trader sells the merchandise for 1,700?

**Tip**: Always express profit percentages as decimals in calculations to simplify the process. For example, 25% = 0.25.

A trader has bought a merchandise for 1,350. He wants to gain a profit of 25%. At what price should he sell the merchandise? Select one: a. 1,687.5 b. 18 c. 150 d. 239.25

Learn how to calculate the selling price of merchandise costing 1,350 with a 25% profit margin. This step-by-step solution teaches basic percentage and profit calculations. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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