If an article is sold at a 200% profit, the ratio of its cost price to its selling price will be: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If an article is sold at a 200% profit, the ratio of its cost price to its selling price will be:
A. 3:1
B. 1:2
C. 1:3
D. 2:3
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let Cost Price = 100. Profit = 200. Selling Price = 300. Ratio of Cost Price to Selling Price = 100 : 300 = 1 : 3.

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