In a certain store, the profit is 270% of the cost. If the cost increases by 30% but the selling price remains constant, approximately what %ge of the selling price is the profit.

In a certain store, the profit is 270% of the cost. If the cost increa

1.	In a certain store, the profit is 270% of the cost. If the cost increases by 30% but the selling price remains constant, approximately what %ge of the selling price is the profit.
A.	72 %
B.	68 %
C.	65 %
D.	50 %
Answer» D. 50 %

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