Mathematics Mcqs

By selling an article at Rs.800, a shopkeeper makes a profit of 25%. At what price should he sell the article so as to make a loss of 25%?

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By selling an article at Rs.800, a shopkeeper makes a profit of 25%. At what price should he sell the article so as to make a loss of 25%?

A. Rs.600
B. Rs.480
C. Rs.500
D. Rs.450
Explanation:
SP = 800
Profit = 25%
CP = (SP)*[100/(100+P)]
= 800 * [100/125]
= 640
Loss = 25% = 25% of 640 = Rs.160
SP = CP – Loss = 640 – 160 = Rs.480

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?

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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.2250
B. Rs.2000
C. Rs.2150
D. Rs.2200

At what price must an article costing Rs.47.50 be marked in order that after deducting 5% from the list price. It may be sold at a profit of 25% on the cost price?

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At what price must an article costing Rs.47.50 be marked in order that after deducting 5% from the list price. It may be sold at a profit of 25% on the cost price?

A. Rs.62.50
B. Rs.72.50
C. Rs.75.00
D. Rs.80.00
Explanation:
CP = 47.50
SP = 47.50*(125/100) = 59.375
MP*(95/100) = 59.375
MP = 62.5

If goods be purchased for Rs.840 and one-fourth be sold at a loss of 20% at what gain percent should the remainder be sold so as to gain 20% on the whole transaction?

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If goods be purchased for Rs.840 and one-fourth be sold at a loss of 20% at what gain percent should the remainder be sold so as to gain 20% on the whole transaction?

A. 30%
B. 33%
C. 33 1/3%
D. 35%
Explanation:
1/4 CP = 210 SP = 21*(80/100) = 168
SP = 840*(120/100) = 1008
1008 – 168 = 840
3/4 SP = 630
Gain = 210
630 — 210
100 — ? => 33 1/3%