CUET General Test - The owner of a garment shop labelled his articles at 25% above the cost-price. Due to a slump in the market, his cost price was reduced by 5% but he keeps the marked price same. He thus offers a discount of 8%, due to which the sales increase by 25%. Calculate the change in owner's profit? | PYQs + Solutions

CUET General Test 2025 13 May Shift 2

Arithmetic

Medium

6% higher

4% lower

Profit remains unchanged.

5% higher

✅ Correct Option: 3

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