Kiran buys an article at 12% below its cost and sells it at 12% above its cost. Find his profit percentage.

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  1. 23.76%
  2. 28.83%
  3. 25.55%
  4. 27.27%

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Option 4 : 27.27%
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Given : 

CP = 12% below its cost

SP = 12% above its cost

Calculation :

Let the CP be 100.

So, Real CP = 88

Real SP = 112

Profit = 112 - 88 = 24

⇒ 24/88 × 100 = 2400/88

⇒ 27.27%

∴ The correct answer is 27.27%.

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