3305 + Mcqs in Profit And Loss Page 61 McqOptions

3001.	After buying a toy for Rs. 66, Raghu managed to sell it at a profit of 15%. The selling price of the toy was
A.	Rs. 75.90
B.	Rs. 70.80
C.	Rs. 75.20
D.	Rs. 76.90
Answer» B. Rs. 70.80

Discussion

3002.	Ajay bought 15 kg of dal at the rate of Rs 14.50 per kg and 10 kg at the rate of Rs 13 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs 15 per kg. What was his total gain in this transaction ?
A.	Rs 1.10
B.	Rs 11
C.	Rs 16.50
D.	Rs 27.50
Answer» E.

Discussion

3003.	Abhishek marks the price of his laptop 60% above the cost price. If he gives a discount of 30% on the marked price, then what is the profit percentage?
A.	30
B.	12
C.	15
D.	14
Answer» C. 15

Discussion

3004.	A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?
A.	Rs. 250
B.	Rs. 225
C.	Rs. 275
D.	Rs. 300
Answer» C. Rs. 275

Discussion

3005.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 8% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 12%. If the customer pays Rs. 8,448 what had itÂ cost (approximately) to the wholesaler (in Rs)?
A.	6984
B.	6082
C.	7120
D.	7022
Answer» B. 6082

Discussion

3006.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 33% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 2,181.2, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 2050
B.	Rs 2320
C.	Rs 2712
D.	Rs 1780
Answer» B. Rs 2320

Discussion

3007.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 12%. If the customer pays Rs 1045, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 950
B.	Rs 1149
C.	Rs 1244
D.	Rs 751
Answer» B. Rs 1149

Discussion

3008.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 37% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 25%. If the customer pays Rs 2,620.125, what hadÂ it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 2550
B.	Rs 2692
C.	Rs 3327
D.	Rs 2408
Answer» B. Rs 2692

Discussion

3009.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 35% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 25%. If the customer pays Rs 2379.375, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 2350
B.	Rs 2409
C.	Rs 2928
D.	Rs 2291
Answer» B. Rs 2409

Discussion

3010.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 20% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 10%. If the customer pays Rs 874.8, what hadÂ it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 945
B.	Rs 810
C.	Rs 994
D.	Rs 675
Answer» C. Rs 994

Discussion

3011.	A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 32% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 1,953.6, what had it cost the wholesaler?
A.	Rs 2063
B.	Rs 2394
C.	Rs 1850
D.	Rs 1637
Answer» D. Rs 1637

Discussion

3012.	A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 4158, what had itÂ cost (in Rs) to the wholesaler?
A.	3500
B.	3400
C.	3300
D.	3600
Answer» E.

Discussion

3013.	A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,400, whatÂ had it cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?
A.	2000
B.	1600
C.	1800
D.	2250
Answer» C. 1800

Discussion

3014.	A wholesaler sells a good to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,000, what had itÂ cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?
A.	1731.6
B.	3210.6
C.	1931.6
D.	2310.6
Answer» B. 3210.6

Discussion

3015.	A wholesaler purchased 7 hair clips for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to get profit of 40%._x005F_x000D_
A.	6
B.	5
C.	4
D.	3
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

3016.	A wholesaler had 200 dozens of mangoes. He sold some of these mangoes at 20% profit and the rest at 10% profit, so that he made 13% profit on selling allÂ the mangoes. How many mangoes (in dozens) did he sell at 20% profit?
A.	140
B.	60
C.	80
D.	120
Answer» C. 80

Discussion

3017.	A villager buys a goat and a sheep together for Rs 14,250. He sold the sheep at a profit of 10% and the goat at a loss of 20%. If he sold both the animals atÂ the same price , then what was the cost price of the cheaper animal?
A.	8250
B.	6600
C.	7500
D.	6000
Answer» E.

Discussion

3018.	A wholesale dealer allows a discount of 20 % on the marked price to the retailer. The retailer sells at 5% below the markedÂ price. If the customer pays Rs.19 for an article, what profit is made by the retailer on it ?
A.	Rs. 4
B.	Rs. 3
C.	Rs. 5
D.	Rs. 1
Answer» C. Rs. 5

Discussion

3019.	A vendor sells a coconut at Rs 24 and suffers 24% loss. If he wants to make 14% profit, then at what price (in Rs) should he sell?
A.	32
B.	30
C.	36
D.	28
Answer» D. 28

Discussion

3020.	A vendor buys some lemons at the rate of 11 for Rs 10 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 5. What will be the result?
A.	37.5 percent loss
B.	27.27 percent gain
C.	37.5 percent gain
D.	27.2 percent loss
Answer» D. 27.2 percent loss

Discussion

3021.	A vendor buys some bananas at the rate of 2 for Re 1 and sells at the rate of 10 for Rs 7. What will be the result?
A.	40 percent loss
B.	28.57 percent gain
C.	40 percent gain
D.	28.5 percent loss
Answer» D. 28.5 percent loss

Discussion

3022.	A vendor buys chikoos at 15 for Rs 8 and then sells at 10 for Rs 6. What will be the result?
A.	12.5 percent loss
B.	11.11 percent gain
C.	12.5 percent gain
D.	11.1 percent loss
Answer» D. 11.1 percent loss

Discussion

3023.	A vendor buys oranges at the rate of 5 for Rs 6 and sells at the rate of 2 for Rs 3. What will be the result?
A.	25 percent loss
B.	25 percent gain
C.	20 percent gain
D.	20 percent loss
Answer» C. 20 percent gain

Discussion

3024.	A vendor buys pens at the rate of 4 for Rs 5 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 3. What will be the result?
A.	40 percent gain
B.	66.6 percent loss
C.	66.66 percent gain
D.	40 percent loss
Answer» E.

Discussion

3025.	A vendor buys bananas at 9 for Rs 8 and sells at 8 for Rs 9. What will be the profit or loss (in %)?
A.	13.28% profit
B.	26.56% loss
C.	26.56% profit
D.	13.28% loss
Answer» D. 13.28% loss

Discussion

3026.	A vendor buys bananas at 4 for Rs 3 and sells at 3 for Rs 4. What will be the result?
A.	43.75% profit
B.	77.7% loss
C.	77.7% profit
D.	43.75% loss
Answer» D. 43.75% loss

Discussion

3027.	A vendor buys bananas at 7 for Rs 6 and sells at 6 for Rs 7. What will be the result?
A.	36.1% loss
B.	26.5% profit
C.	36.1% profit
D.	26.5% loss
Answer» D. 26.5% loss

Discussion

3028.	A vendor buys bananas at 12 for Rs 50 and sells at 5 for Rs 40. What will be the gain (in %)?
A.	82
B.	72
C.	92
D.	62
Answer» D. 62

Discussion

3029.	A vendor buys apples at the rate of 21 for Rs 7 and sells at the rate of 5 for Rs 2. What will be the result?
A.	20 percent loss
B.	20 percent gain
C.	16.66 percent gain
D.	16.6 percent loss
Answer» C. 16.66 percent gain

Discussion

3030.	A vendor buys 12 bananas for Rs 60 and sells 5 bananas for Rs 32. What will be his gain (in %)?
A.	28
B.	32
C.	24
D.	22
Answer» B. 32

Discussion

3031.	A used car dealer sells a car for Rs 7.6 lakhs and makes some loss. If he had sold it for Rs 9.2 lakhs his profit would have been thrice his loss. What was theÂ cost price of the car (in Rs lakhs)?
A.	8.5
B.	8.75
C.	8.25
D.	8
Answer» E.

Discussion

3032.	A used two-wheeler dealer sells a scooter for Rs 46,000 and makes some loss. If he had sold it for Rs 58,000 his profit would have been double his loss.Â What was the cost price (in Rs) of the scooter?
A.	52000
B.	54000
C.	48000
D.	50000
Answer» E.

Discussion

3033.	A vendor buys 6 bananas for Rs 25 and sells them at 3 for Rs 20. What is his profit percentage?
A.	50
B.	40
C.	60
D.	30
Answer» D. 30

Discussion

3034.	A trader sold an article at a loss of 5% but when he increased the selling price by Rs.65 he gained 3.33% on the cost price. If he sells the same article at Rs. 936, what is the profit percentage?
A.	0.15
B.	0.1666
C.	0.2
D.	data insufficient
Answer» D. data insufficient

Discussion

3035.	A trader sold an article at profit of 20%. Had he bought that article at 60% less price and sold it at Rs 90 less, then he would have gained 50%. What isÂ the value (in Rs) of cost price?
A.	150
B.	200
C.	250
D.	300
Answer» B. 200

Discussion

3036.	A trader sells two items at the rate of Rs 400 each. If he gains 15% on one and losses 15% on other, then what is the value (in Rs) of loss ?
A.	18.41
B.	22.14
C.	20.25
D.	24.36
Answer» B. 22.14

Discussion

3037.	A trader sells wire and gains 60% on the cost price. What will be the profit % on selling price?
A.	33.33
B.	40
C.	60
D.	37.5
Answer» E.

Discussion

3038.	A trader mixes 36 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 14 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is:
A.	0.25
B.	0.2114
C.	0.2254
D.	0.2732
Answer» D. 0.2732

Discussion

3039.	A trader marks his goods at 20% above cost price. If he allows a discount of 5% what is his final profit%?
A.	0.12
B.	0.14
C.	0.15
D.	0.18
Answer» C. 0.15

Discussion

3040.	A trader marks his goods at 60% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25%. What is his gain percent?_x005F_x000D_
A.	0.2
B.	0.25
C.	0.3
D.	0.4
Answer» B. 0.25

Discussion

3041.	A trader marked the price of the T.V. 30% above the cost price of the T.V. and gave the purchaser 10% discount on the marked price, thereby gaining Rs.340. Find the cost price of the T.V ?
A.	Rs. 2000
B.	Rs. 1600
C.	Rs. 2200
D.	Rs. 2100
Answer» B. Rs. 1600

Discussion

3042.	A trader marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10% he gains 15%. If an article costs him Rs. 720, his marked price is
A.	Rs.920
B.	Rs.900
C.	Rs.820
D.	Rs.950
Answer» B. Rs.900

Discussion

3043.	A trader had 9 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 10% profit and the rest at 20% profit, so that he made a total profit of 14 %. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 20% profit?
A.	540 kg
B.	360 kg
C.	180 kg
D.	720 kg
Answer» C. 180 kg

Discussion

3044.	A trader had 6 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 7% profit and the rest at 17% profit, so that he made a total profit of 11%. How much wheat did heÂ sell at 17% profit?
A.	360 kg
B.	240 kg
C.	120 kg
D.	480 kg
Answer» C. 120 kg

Discussion

3045.	A trader had 960 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 20% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs)Â did he sell at 8% profit?
A.	460
B.	560
C.	540
D.	640
Answer» E.

Discussion

3046.	A trader had 22 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 23% profit and the rest at 33% profit, so that he made a total profit of 27%. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 33% profit?
A.	1320 kg
B.	440 kg
C.	880 kg
D.	1760 kg
Answer» D. 1760 kg

Discussion

3047.	A trader had 630 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 15% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs)Â did he sell at 8% profit?
A.	270
B.	300
C.	280
D.	290
Answer» B. 300

Discussion

3048.	A trader had 12 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 13% profit and the rest at 23% profit, so that he made a total profit of 17 %. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 23% profit?
A.	720 kg
B.	240 kg
C.	480 kg
D.	960 kg
Answer» D. 960 kg

Discussion

3049.	A trader had 16 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 17% profit and the rest at 27% profit, so that he made a total profit of 21%. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 27% profit?
A.	960 kg
B.	640 kg
C.	320 kg
D.	1280 kg
Answer» C. 320 kg

Discussion

3050.	A trader had 1200 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 5% profit and the rest at 11% profit, so that he made a total profit of 7%. How much (in kg) wheat did heÂ sell at 5% profit?
A.	900
B.	600
C.	400
D.	800
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Arithmetic Ability.

After buying a toy for Rs. 66, Raghu managed to sell it at a profit of 15%. The selling price of the toy was

Ajay bought 15 kg of dal at the rate of Rs 14.50 per kg and 10 kg at the rate of Rs 13 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs 15 per kg. What was his total gain in this transaction ?

Abhishek marks the price of his laptop 60% above the cost price. If he gives a discount of 30% on the marked price, then what is the profit percentage?

A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 8% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 12%. If the customer pays Rs. 8,448 what had itÂ cost (approximately) to the wholesaler (in Rs)?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 33% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 2,181.2, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 12%. If the customer pays Rs 1045, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 37% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 25%. If the customer pays Rs 2,620.125, what hadÂ it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 35% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 25%. If the customer pays Rs 2379.375, whatÂ had it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 20% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 10%. If the customer pays Rs 874.8, what hadÂ it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 32% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 1,953.6, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 4158, what had itÂ cost (in Rs) to the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,400, whatÂ had it cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?

A wholesaler sells a good to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,000, what had itÂ cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?

A wholesaler purchased 7 hair clips for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to get profit of 40%._x005F_x000D_

A wholesaler had 200 dozens of mangoes. He sold some of these mangoes at 20% profit and the rest at 10% profit, so that he made 13% profit on selling allÂ the mangoes. How many mangoes (in dozens) did he sell at 20% profit?

A villager buys a goat and a sheep together for Rs 14,250. He sold the sheep at a profit of 10% and the goat at a loss of 20%. If he sold both the animals atÂ the same price , then what was the cost price of the cheaper animal?

A wholesale dealer allows a discount of 20 % on the marked price to the retailer. The retailer sells at 5% below the markedÂ price. If the customer pays Rs.19 for an article, what profit is made by the retailer on it ?

A vendor sells a coconut at Rs 24 and suffers 24% loss. If he wants to make 14% profit, then at what price (in Rs) should he sell?

A vendor buys some lemons at the rate of 11 for Rs 10 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 5. What will be the result?

A vendor buys some bananas at the rate of 2 for Re 1 and sells at the rate of 10 for Rs 7. What will be the result?

A vendor buys chikoos at 15 for Rs 8 and then sells at 10 for Rs 6. What will be the result?

A vendor buys oranges at the rate of 5 for Rs 6 and sells at the rate of 2 for Rs 3. What will be the result?

A vendor buys pens at the rate of 4 for Rs 5 and sells at the rate of 4 for Rs 3. What will be the result?

A vendor buys bananas at 9 for Rs 8 and sells at 8 for Rs 9. What will be the profit or loss (in %)?

A vendor buys bananas at 4 for Rs 3 and sells at 3 for Rs 4. What will be the result?

A vendor buys bananas at 7 for Rs 6 and sells at 6 for Rs 7. What will be the result?

A vendor buys bananas at 12 for Rs 50 and sells at 5 for Rs 40. What will be the gain (in %)?

A vendor buys apples at the rate of 21 for Rs 7 and sells at the rate of 5 for Rs 2. What will be the result?

A vendor buys 12 bananas for Rs 60 and sells 5 bananas for Rs 32. What will be his gain (in %)?

A used car dealer sells a car for Rs 7.6 lakhs and makes some loss. If he had sold it for Rs 9.2 lakhs his profit would have been thrice his loss. What was theÂ cost price of the car (in Rs lakhs)?

A used two-wheeler dealer sells a scooter for Rs 46,000 and makes some loss. If he had sold it for Rs 58,000 his profit would have been double his loss.Â What was the cost price (in Rs) of the scooter?

A vendor buys 6 bananas for Rs 25 and sells them at 3 for Rs 20. What is his profit percentage?

A trader sold an article at a loss of 5% but when he increased the selling price by Rs.65 he gained 3.33% on the cost price. If he sells the same article at Rs. 936, what is the profit percentage?

A trader sold an article at profit of 20%. Had he bought that article at 60% less price and sold it at Rs 90 less, then he would have gained 50%. What isÂ the value (in Rs) of cost price?

A trader sells two items at the rate of Rs 400 each. If he gains 15% on one and losses 15% on other, then what is the value (in Rs) of loss ?

A trader sells wire and gains 60% on the cost price. What will be the profit % on selling price?

A trader mixes 36 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 14 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is:

A trader marks his goods at 20% above cost price. If he allows a discount of 5% what is his final profit%?

A trader marks his goods at 60% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25%. What is his gain percent?_x005F_x000D_

A trader marked the price of the T.V. 30% above the cost price of the T.V. and gave the purchaser 10% discount on the marked price, thereby gaining Rs.340. Find the cost price of the T.V ?

A trader marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10% he gains 15%. If an article costs him Rs. 720, his marked price is

A trader had 9 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 10% profit and the rest at 20% profit, so that he made a total profit of 14 %. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 20% profit?

A trader had 6 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 7% profit and the rest at 17% profit, so that he made a total profit of 11%. How much wheat did heÂ sell at 17% profit?

A trader had 960 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 20% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs)Â did he sell at 8% profit?

A trader had 22 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 23% profit and the rest at 33% profit, so that he made a total profit of 27%. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 33% profit?

A trader had 630 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 15% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs)Â did he sell at 8% profit?

A trader had 12 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 13% profit and the rest at 23% profit, so that he made a total profit of 17 %. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 23% profit?

A trader had 16 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 17% profit and the rest at 27% profit, so that he made a total profit of 21%. How much wheatÂ did he sell at 27% profit?

A trader had 1200 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 5% profit and the rest at 11% profit, so that he made a total profit of 7%. How much (in kg) wheat did heÂ sell at 5% profit?