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In a certain month a businessman made a profit of sh 8 000. The following month his profit was sh 12 000. What was the...

In a certain month a businessman made a profit of sh 8 000. The following month his profit was sh 12 000. What was the percentage increase of the profit?

A.
B. 50%
C.
D. 20%

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The correct answer is (B)

Wilfykil answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 11:57

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