A merchant marks his goods at 25% above the cost price. Due to a slump in the ma

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A merchant marks his goods at 25% above the cost price. Due to a slump in the market, his cost reduces by 5%. He thus offers a discount of 8% due to which the sales go up by 25%. Compute the change in the merchant's profit = ?

Options:

A . 5% higher

B . $$7\frac{1}{2}$$% higher

C . 8% lower

D . Unchanged

Answer: Option D

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