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1.

While selling the watch, a shopkeeper gives a discount of 5% if he gives a discount of 7 % he earns Rs. 15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is:

A. Rs. 697.50
B. Rs. 712.50
C. Rs. 787.50
D. None of these
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

When the price of a toy was increased by 20 % of the number of toys sold was decreased by 15 %. What was the effect on the sales of the shop?

A. 4 % increase
B. 4 % decrease
C. 2 % increase
D. 2 % decrease
Answer» D. 2 % decrease
Discussion
3.

When the Price of fans was reduced by 20 %. The number of fans sold increased by 40 %. What was the effect on the sales of rupees?

A. 12 % Increase
B. 12 % decrease
C. 30 % increase
D. 40 % increase
Answer» B. 12 % decrease
Discussion
4.

What profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price, if by selling at 2/3rd of that price, there would be a loss of 20%?

A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 13 1/30%
D. 12%
Answer» B. 25%
Discussion
5.

There would be 10% loss if a toy is said at Rs. 10.80 per piece. At what price should it be sold to earn a profit of 20%?

A. Rs. 12
B. Rs. 12.96
C. Rs. 14.40
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
6.

There would be 10% loss if rice is sold at Rs. 5.40 per kg. At what price per kg should it be sold to earn a profit of 20%

A. Rs. 6
B. Rs. 6.48
C. Rs. 7.02
D. Rs. 7.20
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

The value of a machine depreciates at 20% per annum. If its present value is Rs. 1,50,000, at what price should it be sold after two years such that a profit of Rs. 24,000 is made?

A. Rs. 1,10,000
B. Rs. 1,20,000
C. Rs. 1,24,000
D. Rs. 1,21,000
E. None of these
Answer» C. Rs. 1,24,000
Discussion
8.

The successive discounts 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of__________?

A. 35%
B. 38%
C. 32%
D. 29%
E. None of these
Answer» D. 29%
Discussion
9.

The sale price sarees listed for Rs.400 after successive discount is 10% and 5% is________?

A. Rs.357
B. Rs.340
C. Rs.342
D. Rs.338
Answer» D. Rs.338
Discussion
10.

The sale price of an article including the sales tax is Rs. 616. The rate of sales tax is 10%. If the shopkeeper has made a profit of 12%, then the cost price of the article is:

A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 515
C. Rs. 550
D. Rs. 600
Answer» B. Rs. 515
Discussion
11.

The ratio of the prices of three different types of cars is 4:5:7. If the difference between the costliest and the cheapest cars is Rs. 60000 the price of the car of modest price is:

A. Rs. 80000
B. Rs. 100000
C. Rs. 140000
D. Rs. 120000
Answer» C. Rs. 140000
Discussion
12.

The ratio of the cost price and the selling price is 4:5. The profit percent is:__________?

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Answer» D. 30%
Discussion
13.

The ratio between the sale price and the cost price of an article is 7:5. What is the ratio between the profit and the cost price of that article?

A. 2:7
B. 5:2
C. 7:2
D. Data inadequate
E. None of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
14.

The profit earned by selling an article for Rs. 832 is equal to the loss incurred when the same article is sold for Rs. 448. What should be the sale price for making 50% profit?

A. Rs. 920
B. Rs. 960
C. Rs. 1060
D. Rs. 1200
Answer» C. Rs. 1060
Discussion
15.

The price of a VCR is marked at Rs. 12,000. If successive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5% be allowed, then at what price does a customer buy it?

A. Rs. 8400
B. Rs. 8721
C. Rs. 8856
D. None of these
Answer» C. Rs. 8856
Discussion
16.

The owner of a furniture shop charges his customer 24% more than the cost price. If a customer paid Rs. 8339 for a computer table, then what was the cost price of the computer table?

A. Rs. 5725
B. Rs. 5275
C. Rs. 6275
D. Rs. 6725
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
17.

The marked price is 10% higher than the cost price. A discount of 10% is given on the marked price, in this kind of sale the seller

A. Bears no loss no gain
B. gains
C. loses 1%
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
Discussion
18.

The list price of an article is Rs.65. A customer pays Rs.56.16 for it. He was given two successive discounts, one of them being 10%. The other discount is________?

A. 3%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 6%
Answer» C. 5%
Discussion
19.

The difference between a discount of 40% on Rs. 500 and two successive discount of 36% and 4% on the same amount is:________?

A. 0
B. Rs. 2
C. Rs. 1.93
D. Rs. 7.20
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

The C.P of an article is 40% of the S.P. The percent that the S.P is of C.P is:________?

A. 40
B. 60
C. 240
D. 250
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

The C.P of 15 books is equal to the S.P of 18 books. Find his gain% or loss%?

A. 16 2/3% loss
B. 100/3% loss
C. 50/3% profit
D. 100/3% loss
Answer» B. 100/3% loss
Discussion
22.

The C.P of 10 pens is equal to the S.P of 12 pens. Find his gain % or loss%?

A. 16 2/3% profit
B. 50/6% profit
C. 16 2/3% loss
D. 100/3% loss
Answer» D. 100/3% loss
Discussion
23.

The cost price of a radio is Rs.1500 and it was sold for Rs.1230, find the loss %?

A. 18%
B. 9%
C. 15%
D. 6%
Answer» B. 9%
Discussion
24.

The cost price of an article which on being sold at a gain of 12 % yields Rs. 6 more than when it is sold at a loss of 12 % is:

A. Rs. 30
B. Rs. 25
C. Rs. 24
D. Rs. 20
Answer» C. Rs. 24
Discussion
25.

The cost price of 13 articles is equal to the selling price of 11 articles. Find the profit percent?

A. 15 5/15%
B. 18 2/11%
C. 16 2/3%
D. 30%
Answer» C. 16 2/3%
Discussion
26.

The cost price of an article is 64% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 12%.

A. 37.5 %
B. 38.5 %
C. 42 %
D. 27.5 %
Answer» B. 38.5 %
Discussion
27.

The cost price of an article is 64% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 12%?

A. 37.5%
B. 48%
C. 50.5%
D. 52%
Answer» B. 48%
Discussion
28.

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________?

A. 51:52
B. 52:53
C. 51:53
D. 52:55
Answer» C. 51:53
Discussion
29.

Samad purchased 20 dozens of toys at the rate of Rs. 375 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs. 33. What was his percentage profit?

A. 3.5
B. 4.5
C. 5.6
D. 6.5
Answer» D. 6.5
Discussion
30.

Rehman mixed 24 kg of butter at Rs. 150 per kg with 36 kg butter at the rate of Rs. 125 per kg. At what price per kg should he sell the mixture to make a profit of 40% in the transaction?

A. Rs. 135
B. Rs. 162
C. Rs. 189
D. Rs. 198
E. None of these
Answer» D. Rs. 198
Discussion
31.

Rayyan purchased a refrigerator and a mobile phone for Rs. 15000 and Rs. 8000 respectively. He sold the refrigerator at a loss of 4 percent and the mobile phone at a profit of 10 percent. Overall he make a________?

A. loss of Rs. 200
B. loss of Rs. 100
C. profit of Rs. 100
D. profit of Rs. 200
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
32.

Ramees sold two bicycles, each for Rs.990. If he made 10% profit on the first and 10% loss on the second, what is the total cost of both bicycles?

A. Rs.2000
B. Rs.1980
C. Rs.1891
D. Rs.1750
Answer» B. Rs.1980
Discussion
33.

Ramees professes to sell his goods at the cost price but he made use of 900 grms instead of a kg, what is the gain percent?

A. 11%
B. 11 2/9%
C. 11 1/9%
D. 10%
Answer» D. 10%
Discussion
34.

Ramees bought 4 dozen apples at Rs. 12 per dozen and 2 dozen apples at Rs. 16 per dozen. He sold all of them to earn 20%. At what price per dozen did he sell the apples?

A. Rs. 14.40
B. Rs. 16.00
C. Rs. 16.80
D. Rs. 19.20
Answer» C. Rs. 16.80
Discussion
35.

Raheem bought an old car for Rs. 42000. He spent Rs. 13000 on repairs and sold it for Rs. 64900. What is his profit percent?

A. 14%
B. 16%
C. 18%
D. 22%
E. None of these
Answer» D. 22%
Discussion
36.

Rahat purchased a refrigerator for Rs. 12500 after getting a discount of 20% on the labelled price. He spent Rs. 125 on transport and Rs. 250 on installation. At what price should it be sold so that the profit earned would be 10% if no discount was offered?

A. Rs. 16500
B. Rs. 15525
C. Rs. 17000
D. Rs. 17600
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
37.

Profit after selling a commodity for Rs. 425 is same as loss after selling it for Rs.355. The cost of the commodity is:________?

A. Rs. 385
B. Rs. 390
C. Rs. 395
D. Rs. 400
Answer» C. Rs. 395
Discussion
38.

Oranges are bought at 11 for a rupee and an equal number more at 9 a rupee. If these are sold at 10 for a rupee, find the loss or gain percent?

A. 1% gain
B. 2% gain
C. 1% loss
D. 2% loss
Answer» D. 2% loss
Discussion
39.

On selling 17 balls at Rs. 720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is:________?

A. Rs. 45
B. Rs. 50
C. Rs. 55
D. Rs. 60
Answer» E.
Discussion
40.

On an order of 5 dozen boxes of a consumer product, a retailer receives an extra dozen free. This is equivalent to allowing him a discount of:________?

A. 15%
B. 16 1/6%
C. 16 2/3%
D. 20%
Answer» D. 20%
Discussion
41.

Mahad sold an article for Rs. 18000. Had he offered a discount of 10% on the selling price, he would have earned a profit of 8%. What is the cost price of the article?

A. Rs. 15000
B. Rs. 16200
C. Rs. 14700
D. Rs. 15900
E. None of these
Answer» B. Rs. 16200
Discussion
42.

Mahad marks an article 15% above the cost price of Rs. 540. What must be his discount percentage if he sells it at Rs. 496.80?

A. 18%
B. 21%
C. 20%
D. 19%
E. None of these
Answer» D. 19%
Discussion
43.

Let C.P. = Rs. 4x. Then, S.P. = Rs. 5x_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Gain = (5x – 4x) = Rs. x_x005F_x000D_Gain % = (x * 100)/ 4x = 25%.

A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 440
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 550
Answer» D. Rs. 550
Discussion
44.

Kabir buys an article with 25% discount on its marked price. He makes a profit of 10 % by selling it at Rs. 660. The marked price is :

A. Rs. 600
B. Rs. 700
C. Rs. 800
D. Rs. 685
Answer» D. Rs. 685
Discussion
45.

Jameel bought paper sheets for Rs. 7200 and spent Rs. 200 on transport. Paying Rs 600 he had 330 boxes made. Which he said at Rs. 28 each. What is his profit Percentage?

A. 15.5
B. 40
C. 60
D. None of these
Answer» B. 40
Discussion
46.

If two mixers and one T.V cost Rs. 7000. While two T.V s and one mixer cost Rs. 9800. The value of one T.V is:_________?

A. Rs. 2800
B. Rs. 2100
C. Rs. 4200
D. Rs. 8400
Answer» D. Rs. 8400
Discussion
47.

If the selling price of 50 articles is equal to the cost price of 40 articles, then the loss or gain percent is:

A. 20% loss
B. 20% gain
C. 25% loss
D. 25% gain
Answer» B. 20% gain
Discussion
48.

If the cost price of 50 articles is equal to the selling price of 40 articles, then the gain or loss percent is?

A. 20% loss
B. 20% profit
C. 10% profit
D. 25% loss
E. None of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
49.

If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens, the gain percent is:

A. 25%
B. 33 1/3 %
C. 50%
D. 66 2/3 %
Answer» D. 66 2/3 %
Discussion
50.

If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent:

A. 66 2/3
B. 100
C. 105 1/3
D. 120
Answer» C. 105 1/3
Discussion