3305 + Mcqs in Profit And Loss Page 56 McqOptions

2751.	The marked price of a helmet is 30% more than its cost price. If the helmet is sold for Rs 744 after a discount of Rs 36, then what will be the profit percentage?
A.	24
B.	18
C.	21
D.	27
Answer» B. 18

Discussion

2752.	The marked price of a door is Rs 1400. It is sold at a discount of 28%. If the cost price of the door is Rs 700, then what is the profit (in Rs)?
A.	340
B.	428
C.	308
D.	368
Answer» D. 368

Discussion

2753.	The marked price of a chair is Rs 550 and a discount of 20% is given on it. What is the selling price (in Rs)?
A.	440
B.	430
C.	470
D.	390
Answer» B. 430

Discussion

2754.	The marked price of a chair is 75% more than its cost price. What maximum discount percentage can be offered by the shopkeeper to sell his chair at noÂ profit or no loss?_x005F_x000D_
A.	42.85
B.	36.58
C.	60
D.	52
Answer» B. 36.58

Discussion

2755.	The marked price of a calculator is Rs 750. It is sold at a discount of 22%. If the cost price of the calculator is Rs 500, then what is the profit (in Rs)?_x005F_x000D_
A.	85_x005F_x000D_
B.	105_x005F_x000D_
C.	95_x005F_x000D_
D.	115
Answer» B. 105_x005F_x000D_

Discussion

2756.	The marked price of a chair is 40% more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs 520 after a discount of Rs 40, then what will be the profit percentage?
A.	33
B.	40
C.	25
D.	30
Answer» E.

Discussion

2757.	The marked price is 10% higher than the cost price . A discount of 10% is given to the marked price . In this kind of sale the seller
A.	bears no gain , no loss
B.	gains
C.	loses 1%
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

2758.	The loss in selling an article for Rs.1235 was 5%. At what price should it be sold to get a profit of 10%.
A.	Rs.1,335
B.	Rs.1,380
C.	Rs.1,430
D.	Rs.1,300
Answer» D. Rs.1,300

Discussion

2759.	The difference between the selling prices of an article sold at 4% and 3% profits is Rs.3 The cost price of the article is :
A.	Rs. 400
B.	Rs. 350
C.	Rs. 300
D.	Rs. 100
Answer» D. Rs. 100

Discussion

2760.	The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 576. If the profit percentage is 16%, then what is the cost price (in Rs)?
A.	3024
B.	4176
C.	3600
D.	3800
Answer» D. 3800

Discussion

2761.	The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 575. If profit percentage is 23%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?
A.	3225
B.	1925
C.	2500
D.	3075
Answer» E.

Discussion

2762.	The line passing through point (-3,1) and point (x,5) is parallel to the line passing through point (-2,-1) and point (6,3). What is the value of x?
A.	-5
B.	-2
C.	2
D.	5
Answer» E.

Discussion

2763.	The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 494. If loss percentage is 19%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?
A.	2106
B.	2600
C.	3094
D.	2208
Answer» B. 2600

Discussion

2764.	The cost price of a college bag is 240% more than the profit obtained on it selling at Rs. 1540. What is the cost price of that college bag?
A.	Rs. 1190
B.	Rs. 1288
C.	Rs. 1365
D.	Rs. 1452
Answer» B. Rs. 1288

Discussion

2765.	The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?
A.	Rs. 47
B.	Rs. 49.2
C.	Rs. 48.5
D.	Rs. 50.3
Answer» C. Rs. 48.5

Discussion

2766.	The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 451. If loss percentage is 11%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?
A.	3254
B.	3649
C.	3857
D.	4100
Answer» C. 3857

Discussion

2767.	The cost price of an article is 54% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 15% Â ?
A.	0.5132
B.	0.4923
C.	0.484
D.	0.468
Answer» D. 0.468

Discussion

2768.	The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 12.54. If loss percentage is 33%, then what is the cost price (in Rs)?
A.	35.44
B.	50.54
C.	41
D.	38
Answer» E.

Discussion

2769.	The cost price of 3 exam pads and 2 pencils is Rs. 96, 4 exam pads and 3 pencils cost Rs. 134. Find the total cost (in Rs.) of an exam pad and that of aÂ pencil._x005F_x000D_
A.	36
B.	38
C.	40
D.	42
Answer» C. 40

Discussion

2770.	The cost price of 40 Magazines is the same as the selling price of 'P' articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of 'P' is:
A.	32
B.	40
C.	16
D.	30
Answer» B. 40

Discussion

2771.	The cost price of 60 articles is same as the selling price of x articles. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the value of x?
A.	15
B.	30
C.	50
D.	80
Answer» D. 80

Discussion

2772.	The cost price of 25 books is equal to the selling price of 20 books. The profit percent is
A.	0.2
B.	0.22
C.	0.24
D.	0.25
Answer» E.

Discussion

2773.	Tarun got 30% concession on the labelled price of an article and sold it for Rs. 8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. What was the labelled price ?
A.	10000
B.	12000
C.	13000
D.	14000
Answer» B. 12000

Discussion

2774.	The annual salary of Arun is 7.68 lac. If he spends Rs. 12000 on his children, 1/13th of rest of the salary on food and Rs. 8000 in mutual funds, then find the monthly saving he is left with?
A.	Rs. 38000/-
B.	Rs. 39500/-
C.	Rs. 40000/-
D.	Rs. 41250/-
Answer» D. Rs. 41250/-

Discussion

2775.	The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs 3. The ratio of two selling prices is
A.	2.1611111111111
B.	2.2034722222222
C.	2.2458333333333
D.	2.2881944444444
Answer» C. 2.2458333333333

Discussion

2776.	The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 2% and 16% is Rs.3. The ratio of two selling prices is
A.	2.1652777777778
B.	2.1618055555556
C.	2.4152777777778
D.	2.3319444444444
Answer» B. 2.1618055555556

Discussion

2777.	The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 2% and 12% is Rs.3. The ratio of two selling prices is
A.	2.1638888888889
B.	2.1618055555556
C.	2.2034722222222
D.	2.3305555555556
Answer» B. 2.1618055555556

Discussion

2778.	Shamma lends Rs.40,000 to two of her friends. She gives Rs.24,000 to the first at 8% p.a. simple interest. Shamma wants to make a profit of 10% on the whole. The simple interest rate at which she should lend the remaining sum of money to the second friend is:
A.	0.13
B.	0.085
C.	0.095
D.	0.1125
Answer» B. 0.085

Discussion

2779.	Sreya bought a plot for Rs. 6,00,000,Â then sold half of the plot at 10 % profit and rest at 15% profit. What is the total profit % that Sreya gain?
A.	0.138
B.	0.114
C.	0.125
D.	0.145
Answer» D. 0.145

Discussion

2780.	Shivam Industries installed a flour mill for Rs. 300,000 five years ago. If the fixed annual rate of depreciation is 5% and they sold the mill for Rs. 250,000 their gain/loss % is?_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_
A.	No gain - No loss
B.	Loss 10%
C.	Gain 12.5%
D.	Gain 10%
Answer» E.

Discussion

2781.	Shiv sold a shirt for Rs. 184 at a loss of 8%. To make a profit of 5% he should have sold the shirt for
A.	Rs. 210
B.	Rs. 197
C.	Rs. 207.92
D.	Rs. 200
Answer» B. Rs. 197

Discussion

2782.	Surbhi invested Rs.6000 for 5 months and Urba invested Rs.5000 for 6 months in a venture. The ratio in which they will share the profits is
A.	1.5173611111111
B.	0.25347222222222
C.	0.2125
D.	0.042361111111111
Answer» E.

Discussion

2783.	Selling price of an article is Rs 1144. If loss percentage is 12%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of article?
A.	1300
B.	1006
C.	1242
D.	1440
Answer» B. 1006

Discussion

2784.	Selling price of a watch is Rs 966 and profit percentage is 15%. If selling price is Rs 798, then what will be the loss percentage?
A.	5
B.	8
C.	7.21
D.	6.26
Answer» B. 8

Discussion

2785.	Selling price of an article is Rs 27692 and loss percentage is 14%. If the selling price is Rs 37352, then what will be the profit percentage?
A.	13.8
B.	18.6
C.	14
D.	16
Answer» E.

Discussion

2786.	Selling price of a fan is Rs 4644. If profit percentage is 29%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of fan?
A.	5900
B.	3500
C.	3800
D.	3600
Answer» E.

Discussion

2787.	Selling price of a glass is Rs 1965 and loss percentage is 25%. If selling price is Rs 3013, then what will be the profit percentage?
A.	13
B.	10.4
C.	15
D.	20
Answer» D. 20

Discussion

2788.	Selling price of a cellphone is increased by 20%. For this sale is decreased by 30%. Find the effect of total sales?
A.	0.16
B.	0.145
C.	0.12
D.	0.105
Answer» B. 0.145

Discussion

2789.	Selling an article at a profit of 20%, Aman gets Rs. 400 more than selling at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the article is ?
A.	Rs.1000
B.	Rs. 1020
C.	Rs.1210
D.	Rs.1140
Answer» B. Rs. 1020

Discussion

2790.	Sambhu buys rice at Rs. 10/kg and puts a price tag on it so as to earn a profit of 20%. However, his faulty balance shows 1000 gm when it is actually 800 gm. What is his actual gain percentage ?
A.	0.5
B.	0.25
C.	0.75
D.	0.6
Answer» B. 0.25

Discussion

2791.	Savita sold an item for 6,500 and incurred a loss of 20%. At what price should she have sold the item to have gained a profit of 20%?
A.	10375
B.	9750
C.	8125
D.	Cannot be determined
Answer» C. 8125

Discussion

2792.	Selling price of a calculator is Rs 13924 and profit percentage is 18%. If selling price is Rs 10266, then what will be the loss percentage?
A.	17.2
B.	13
C.	14.9
D.	11
Answer» C. 14.9

Discussion

2793.	Sahil sold an item for Rs. 280 at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the item was
A.	Rs. 336
B.	Rs. 340
C.	Rs. 350
D.	Rs. 1400
Answer» D. Rs. 1400

Discussion

2794.	Rishi bought 30 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 9 per kg and 45 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 10 per kg. He mixed both type of sugar and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 9.75 per kg. What was his gain or loss in the selling of whole sugar?
A.	Rs. 10.75
B.	Rs. 11.25
C.	Rs. 12
D.	Rs. 13.50
Answer» C. Rs. 12

Discussion

2795.	Rohit wants to earn 21% profit on a belt after offering 45% discount. By how much percentage more should he mark the price of his article above the costprice?
A.	75.45
B.	120
C.	66
D.	102.5
Answer» C. 66

Discussion

2796.	Refer the below data table and answer the following question._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ What was the total profit or loss of the company in the last 5 years?
A.	Loss of Rs 45 crores
B.	Profit of Rs 55 crores
C.	Profit of Rs 45 crores
D.	Loss of Rs 55 crores
Answer» D. Loss of Rs 55 crores

Discussion

2797.	Ritesh sold a pen for Rs. 36 with a profit of 20%. If it were sold for Rs.33, then what could be the percentage of profit or loss?
A.	10% Profit
B.	15% Profit
C.	12% Loss
D.	18% Loss
Answer» B. 15% Profit

Discussion

2798.	Ramesh sold a book at a loss of 30%. If he had sold it for Rs. 140 more, he would have made a profit of 40%. The cost price of the book is
A.	Rs. 280
B.	Rs. 200
C.	Rs. 260
D.	Rs. 300
Answer» C. Rs. 260

Discussion

2799.	Ram makes a profit of 30%by selling an article. What would be the profit percent if it were calculated on the selling price instead ofÂ the cost price? (Correct to one decimal! place)_x005F_x000D_
A.	0.224
B.	0.231
C.	0.201
D.	0.242
Answer» C. 0.201

Discussion

2800.	Ravi sold a smartphone for Rs. 30,000. Had he offered a discount of 10% on the selling price(SP), he would have earned a profit of 35%. What is the cost price?
A.	Rs. 20,000
B.	Rs. 22,000
C.	Rs. 24,000
D.	Rs. 26,000
Answer» B. Rs. 22,000

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Arithmetic Ability.

The marked price of a helmet is 30% more than its cost price. If the helmet is sold for Rs 744 after a discount of Rs 36, then what will be the profit percentage?

The marked price of a door is Rs 1400. It is sold at a discount of 28%. If the cost price of the door is Rs 700, then what is the profit (in Rs)?

The marked price of a chair is Rs 550 and a discount of 20% is given on it. What is the selling price (in Rs)?

The marked price of a chair is 75% more than its cost price. What maximum discount percentage can be offered by the shopkeeper to sell his chair at noÂ profit or no loss?_x005F_x000D_

The marked price of a calculator is Rs 750. It is sold at a discount of 22%. If the cost price of the calculator is Rs 500, then what is the profit (in Rs)?_x005F_x000D_

The marked price of a chair is 40% more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs 520 after a discount of Rs 40, then what will be the profit percentage?

The marked price is 10% higher than the cost price . A discount of 10% is given to the marked price . In this kind of sale the seller

The loss in selling an article for Rs.1235 was 5%. At what price should it be sold to get a profit of 10%.

The difference between the selling prices of an article sold at 4% and 3% profits is Rs.3 The cost price of the article is :

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 576. If the profit percentage is 16%, then what is the cost price (in Rs)?

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 575. If profit percentage is 23%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

The line passing through point (-3,1) and point (x,5) is parallel to the line passing through point (-2,-1) and point (6,3). What is the value of x?

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 494. If loss percentage is 19%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

The cost price of a college bag is 240% more than the profit obtained on it selling at Rs. 1540. What is the cost price of that college bag?

The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 451. If loss percentage is 11%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

The cost price of an article is 54% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 15% Â ?

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 12.54. If loss percentage is 33%, then what is the cost price (in Rs)?

The cost price of 3 exam pads and 2 pencils is Rs. 96, 4 exam pads and 3 pencils cost Rs. 134. Find the total cost (in Rs.) of an exam pad and that of aÂ pencil._x005F_x000D_

The cost price of 40 Magazines is the same as the selling price of 'P' articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of 'P' is:

The cost price of 60 articles is same as the selling price of x articles. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the value of x?

The cost price of 25 books is equal to the selling price of 20 books. The profit percent is

Tarun got 30% concession on the labelled price of an article and sold it for Rs. 8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. What was the labelled price ?

The annual salary of Arun is 7.68 lac. If he spends Rs. 12000 on his children, 1/13th of rest of the salary on food and Rs. 8000 in mutual funds, then find the monthly saving he is left with?

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

The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 2% and 16% is Rs.3. The ratio of two selling prices is

The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 2% and 12% is Rs.3. The ratio of two selling prices is

Shamma lends Rs.40,000 to two of her friends. She gives Rs.24,000 to the first at 8% p.a. simple interest. Shamma wants to make a profit of 10% on the whole. The simple interest rate at which she should lend the remaining sum of money to the second friend is:

Sreya bought a plot for Rs. 6,00,000,Â then sold half of the plot at 10 % profit and rest at 15% profit. What is the total profit % that Sreya gain?

Shivam Industries installed a flour mill for Rs. 300,000 five years ago. If the fixed annual rate of depreciation is 5% and they sold the mill for Rs. 250,000 their gain/loss % is?_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_

Shiv sold a shirt for Rs. 184 at a loss of 8%. To make a profit of 5% he should have sold the shirt for

Surbhi invested Rs.6000 for 5 months and Urba invested Rs.5000 for 6 months in a venture. The ratio in which they will share the profits is

Selling price of an article is Rs 1144. If loss percentage is 12%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of article?

Selling price of a watch is Rs 966 and profit percentage is 15%. If selling price is Rs 798, then what will be the loss percentage?

Selling price of an article is Rs 27692 and loss percentage is 14%. If the selling price is Rs 37352, then what will be the profit percentage?

Selling price of a fan is Rs 4644. If profit percentage is 29%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of fan?

Selling price of a glass is Rs 1965 and loss percentage is 25%. If selling price is Rs 3013, then what will be the profit percentage?

Selling price of a cellphone is increased by 20%. For this sale is decreased by 30%. Find the effect of total sales?

Selling an article at a profit of 20%, Aman gets Rs. 400 more than selling at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the article is ?

Sambhu buys rice at Rs. 10/kg and puts a price tag on it so as to earn a profit of 20%. However, his faulty balance shows 1000 gm when it is actually 800 gm. What is his actual gain percentage ?

Savita sold an item for 6,500 and incurred a loss of 20%. At what price should she have sold the item to have gained a profit of 20%?

Selling price of a calculator is Rs 13924 and profit percentage is 18%. If selling price is Rs 10266, then what will be the loss percentage?

Sahil sold an item for Rs. 280 at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the item was

Rishi bought 30 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 9 per kg and 45 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 10 per kg. He mixed both type of sugar and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 9.75 per kg. What was his gain or loss in the selling of whole sugar?

Rohit wants to earn 21% profit on a belt after offering 45% discount. By how much percentage more should he mark the price of his article above the costprice?

Refer the below data table and answer the following question._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ What was the total profit or loss of the company in the last 5 years?

Ritesh sold a pen for Rs. 36 with a profit of 20%. If it were sold for Rs.33, then what could be the percentage of profit or loss?

Ramesh sold a book at a loss of 30%. If he had sold it for Rs. 140 more, he would have made a profit of 40%. The cost price of the book is

Ram makes a profit of 30%by selling an article. What would be the profit percent if it were calculated on the selling price instead ofÂ the cost price? (Correct to one decimal! place)_x005F_x000D_

Ravi sold a smartphone for Rs. 30,000. Had he offered a discount of 10% on the selling price(SP), he would have earned a profit of 35%. What is the cost price?