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If an article is sold at 200 percent profit, then the ratio of its cost price to its selling price will be -

A. 1 : 2

B. 2 : 1

C. 1 : 3

D. 3 : 1

Answer: Option C

Let C.P. = Rs. x
Profit = 200%
∴ S.P. = 300% of Rs. x = Rs. 3x
Required ratio = x : 3x = 1 : 3

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