1. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹500 and sells it for ₹600. Find the profit percentage.
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C) 20%
Explanation: Profit = 600 – 500 = ₹100.
Profit % = (100/500) × 100 = 20%.
2. If cost price = ₹250 and selling price = ₹200, find the loss percentage.
A) 15%
B) 18%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C) 20%
Explanation: Loss = 250 – 200 = ₹50.
Loss % = (50/250) × 100 = 20%.
3. If a man sells an article at 10% profit for ₹550, find the cost price.
A) 400
B) 450
C) 500
D) 600
Answer: C) 500
Explanation: SP = CP × (1 + 10/100).
So, CP = 550 ÷ 1.1 = 500.
4. An article is sold at 15% loss for ₹170. Find its cost price.
A) 180
B) 190
C) 200
D) 210
Answer: C) 200
Explanation: SP = CP × (1 – 15/100).
So, CP = 170 ÷ 0.85 = 200.
5. A trader makes a profit of 25% by selling an article for ₹250. Find the cost price.
A) 180
B) 190
C) 200
D) 210
Answer: C) 200
Explanation: SP = CP × 1.25 ⇒ CP = 250 ÷ 1.25 = 200.
6. If selling price = ₹540 and gain = 8%, find cost price.
A) 500
B) 520
C) 540
D) 560
Answer: A) 500
Explanation: SP = CP × 1.08 ⇒ CP = 540 ÷ 1.08 = 500.
7. If selling price = ₹432 and loss = 10%, find cost price.
A) 450
B) 480
C) 490
D) 500
Answer: B) 480
Explanation: SP = CP × 0.9 ⇒ CP = 432 ÷ 0.9 = 480.
8. If a man sells an article at cost price, then profit or loss = ?
A) Profit
B) Loss
C) No Profit, No Loss
D) Depends on case
Answer: C) No Profit, No Loss
9. If a trader sells an article for ₹900 making 20% profit, then what is the cost price?
A) 700
B) 720
C) 750
D) 800
Answer: D) 750
Explanation: CP = 900 ÷ 1.2 = 750.
10. Cost price of 12 pens = SP of 10 pens. Find gain %.
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: D) 20%
Explanation: CP of 1 pen = 12/12 = 1.
SP of 1 pen = 12/10 = 1.2.
Profit % = 0.2/1 × 100 = 20%.
11. CP of 15 oranges = SP of 12 oranges. Find gain %.
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 33.33%
Answer: D) 25%
Explanation: CP of 1 orange = 15/15 = 1.
SP of 1 orange = 15/12 = 1.25.
Profit % = 0.25/1 × 100 = 25%.
12. If an article is sold at 25% loss for ₹300, what is its cost price?
A) 350
B) 360
C) 400
D) 450
Answer: C) 400
Explanation: CP = 300 ÷ 0.75 = 400.
13. If CP = ₹600 and SP = ₹750, find profit %.
A) 20%
B) 22.5%
C) 25%
D) 30%
Answer: C) 25%
Explanation: Profit = 150. Profit % = 150/600 × 100 = 25%.
14. If SP = ₹480 and loss = 20%, find CP.
A) 550
B) 560
C) 600
D) 620
Answer: C) 600
Explanation: CP = 480 ÷ 0.8 = 600.
15. An article bought at ₹120 is sold at 10% loss. Find SP.
A) 100
B) 105
C) 108
D) 110
Answer: D) 108
Explanation: SP = 120 × 0.9 = 108.
16. An article bought at ₹250 is sold at 12% profit. Find SP.
A) 270
B) 275
C) 280
D) 290
Answer: B) 280
Explanation: SP = 250 × 1.12 = 280.
17. A man bought an article for ₹450 and sold it for ₹540. Find profit %.
A) 18%
B) 20%
C) 22%
D) 25%
Answer: B) 20%
Explanation: Profit = 90. Profit % = 90/450 × 100 = 20%.
18. A trader sold an article for ₹660 at a profit of 10%. Find cost price.
A) 580
B) 600
C) 620
D) 640
Answer: B) 600
Explanation: CP = 660 ÷ 1.1 = 600.
19. If a trader makes a profit of 15% by selling an article for ₹460, find CP.
A) 380
B) 390
C) 400
D) 410
Answer: C) 400
Explanation: CP = 460 ÷ 1.15 = 400.
20. A man bought a chair for ₹720 and sold it at a loss of 10%. Find SP.
A) 630
B) 640
C) 650
D) 660
Answer: B) 648
Explanation: SP = 720 × 0.9 = 648.
21. If CP = ₹800 and SP = ₹880, find profit %.
A) 8%
B) 9%
C) 10%
D) 12%
Answer: C) 10%
Explanation: Profit = 80. Profit % = 80/800 × 100 = 10%.
22. A man bought a table for ₹500 and sold it for ₹450. Find loss %.
A) 8%
B) 9%
C) 10%
D) 12%
Answer: C) 10%
Explanation: Loss = 50. Loss % = 50/500 × 100 = 10%.
23. An article is sold for ₹864 at 8% loss. Find cost price.
A) 900
B) 920
C) 940
D) 960
Answer: D) 960
Explanation: CP = 864 ÷ 0.92 = 960.
24. If SP = ₹1260 and CP = ₹1200, find profit %.
A) 4%
B) 5%
C) 6%
D) 7%
Answer: B) 5%
Explanation: Profit = 60. Profit % = 60/1200 × 100 = 5%.
25. A man bought a TV at ₹12,000 and sold it at a loss of 5%. Find SP.
A) 11,200
B) 11,300
C) 11,400
D) 11,500
Answer: C) 11,400
Explanation: SP = 12000 × 0.95 = 11,400.
26.A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹500 and sold it at a profit of 20%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹600
c) ₹620
d) ₹700
Answer: b) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = CP + Profit = 500 + (20% of 500) = 500 + 100 = ₹600.
27.A man sells a book at a loss of 15%. If the cost price is ₹200, find the selling price.
a) ₹160
b) ₹170
c) ₹180
d) ₹190
Answer: c) ₹170
Explanation:
Loss = 15% of 200 = 30,
SP = CP – Loss = 200 – 30 = ₹170.
28.If SP = ₹1,200 and profit = 25%, find the cost price.
a) ₹900
b) ₹950
c) ₹960
d) ₹1,000
Answer: a) ₹960
Explanation:
SP = CP × (1 + 25/100) = CP × 1.25,
CP = 1200 ÷ 1.25 = ₹960.
29.A cycle was sold for ₹1,500 at a loss of 20%. Find its cost price.
a) ₹1,700
b) ₹1,800
c) ₹1,875
d) ₹2,000
Answer: c) ₹1,875
Explanation:
SP = CP × (1 – 20/100) = 0.8 × CP,
1500 = 0.8 × CP → CP = 1500 ÷ 0.8 = ₹1,875.
30.An article bought for ₹2,400 is sold for ₹3,000. Find the profit percentage.
a) 20%
b) 22%
c) 25%
d) 30%
Answer: c) 25%
Explanation:
Profit = SP – CP = 3000 – 2400 = 600,
%Profit = (600/2400) × 100 = 25%.
31.If a man buys a pen for ₹50 and sells it at ₹65, find his profit %.
a) 20%
b) 25%
c) 28%
d) 30%
Answer: b) 30%
Explanation:
Profit = 65 – 50 = 15,
%Profit = (15/50) × 100 = 30%.
32.A shopkeeper bought an article at ₹300 and sold it at a loss of 10%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹260
b) ₹270
c) ₹280
d) ₹290
Answer: b) ₹270
Explanation:
Loss = 10% of 300 = 30,
SP = CP – Loss = 300 – 30 = ₹270.
33.A person sells a watch for ₹840 at a profit of 20%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹680
b) ₹700
c) ₹720
d) ₹750
Answer: c) ₹700
Explanation:
SP = CP × (1.20),
CP = 840 ÷ 1.2 = ₹700.
34.A dealer sold a TV at a loss of 15% for ₹8,500. Find the cost price.
a) ₹9,500
b) ₹9,800
c) ₹10,000
d) ₹10,200
Answer: c) ₹10,000
Explanation:
SP = CP × (0.85),
8500 = 0.85 × CP → CP = 8500 ÷ 0.85 = ₹10,000.
35.A chair is bought at ₹1,500 and sold at ₹1,650. Find the profit %.a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10%
Explanation:
Profit = 1650 – 1500 = 150,
%Profit = (150/1500) × 100 = 10%.
36.A man buys 25 mangoes for ₹200. He sells them at ₹12 each. Find the gain %.
a) 40%
b) 45%
c) 50%
d) 60%
Answer: c) 50%
Explanation:
CP of 25 = 200,
SP of 25 = 25 × 12 = 300,
Profit = 100,
%Profit = (100/200) × 100 = 50%.
37.A trader bought a fan for ₹1,200 and sold it at ₹1,500. Find profit %.
a) 20%
b) 22%
c) 24%
d) 25%
Answer: d) 25%
Explanation:
Profit = 1500 – 1200 = 300,
%Profit = (300/1200) × 100 = 25%.
38.A man sells an article at 20% loss. If the selling price is ₹800, what is the cost price?
a) ₹900
b) ₹1,000
c) ₹1,050
d) ₹1,200
Answer: b) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 0.8 × CP,
800 = 0.8 × CP → CP = 1000.
39.If cost price is ₹4,000 and selling price is ₹4,600, find profit %.
a) 12%
b) 13%
c) 14%
d) 15%
Answer: d) 15%
Explanation:
Profit = 4600 – 4000 = 600,
%Profit = (600/4000) × 100 = 15%.
40.An article is sold at a loss of 25% for ₹450. Find the cost price.
a) ₹500
b) ₹550
c) ₹600
d) ₹650
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 0.75 × CP,
450 = 0.75 × CP → CP = 600.
41.A man sells a table for ₹880 at a loss of 12%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹950
b) ₹1,000
c) ₹1,020
d) ₹1,200
Answer: b) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 0.88 × CP,
880 = 0.88 × CP → CP = 1000.
42.A shopkeeper bought a bag for ₹1,200 and sold it at a profit of 15%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹1,320
b) ₹1,350
c) ₹1,380
d) ₹1,400
Answer: a) ₹1,380
Explanation:
SP = CP + Profit = 1200 + (15% of 1200) = 1200 + 180 = 1380.
43.A person buys an article for ₹1,500 and sells it for ₹1,275. Find the loss %.
a) 10%
b) 12%
c) 14%
d) 15%
Answer: a) 15%
Explanation:
Loss = 1500 – 1275 = 225,
%Loss = (225/1500) × 100 = 15%.
44.An article sold at 10% loss fetches ₹540. Find the cost price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹590
c) ₹600
d) ₹620
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
540 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 600.
45.A trader sells 100 pencils at ₹1,200, gaining 20%. Find the cost price of 100 pencils.
a) ₹900
b) ₹950
c) ₹1,000
d) ₹1,050
Answer: c) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 1200, Profit = 20%,
CP = 1200 ÷ 1.2 = ₹1000.
46.A shopkeeper gains 15% by selling an article for ₹690. Find its cost price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹600
c) ₹620
d) ₹640
Answer: b) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 1.15 × CP,
690 = 1.15 × CP → CP = 600.
47.If an article is sold for ₹840 at a gain of 5%, find its cost price.
a) ₹800
b) ₹810
c) ₹820
d) ₹830
Answer: a) ₹800
Explanation:
SP = 1.05 × CP,
840 = 1.05 × CP → CP = 800.
48.A dealer bought 20 oranges for ₹100 and sold them at ₹6 each. Find his gain %.
a) 15%
b) 18%
c) 20%
d) 25%
Answer: d) 20%
Explanation:
CP of 20 = 100,
SP of 20 = 20 × 6 = 120,
Profit = 20,
%Profit = (20/100) × 100 = 20%.
49.A toy is bought for ₹250 and sold for ₹325. Find the profit %.
a) 28%
b) 29%
c) 30%
d) 31%
Answer: b) 30%
Explanation:
Profit = 325 – 250 = 75,
%Profit = (75/250) × 100 = 30%.
50.A man buys a bag for ₹750 and sells it at a loss of 12%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹640
b) ₹650
c) ₹660
d) ₹670
Answer: b) ₹660
Explanation:
Loss = 12% of 750 = 90,
SP = CP – Loss = 750 – 90 = ₹660.
51.A book was bought at ₹480 and sold at a profit of 12.5%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹530
b) ₹540
c) ₹550
d) ₹560
Answer: b) ₹540
Explanation:
Profit = 12.5% of 480 = 60,
SP = 480 + 60 = ₹540.
52.A trader sold a radio at a loss of 10% for ₹810. Find the cost price.
a) ₹880
b) ₹890
c) ₹900
d) ₹910
Answer: c) ₹900
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
810 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 900.
53.An article was sold for ₹720 at a gain of 20%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹590
c) ₹600
d) ₹610
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 1.2 × CP,
720 = 1.2 × CP → CP = 600.
54.A dealer sold an article for ₹1,140, making a profit of 14.28%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹980
b) ₹990
c) ₹1,000
d) ₹1,010
Answer: c) ₹1,000
Explanation:
Profit = 14.28% ≈ 1/7,
SP = CP × (8/7),
CP = 1140 × (7/8) = ₹1000.
55.An article was sold at a loss of 25% for ₹450. Find the cost price.
a) ₹550
b) ₹560
c) ₹600
d) ₹650
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 0.75 × CP,
450 = 0.75 × CP → CP = 600.
56.A man buys a shirt for ₹240 and sells it for ₹288. Find the profit %.
a) 18%
b) 19%
c) 20%
d) 21%
Answer: c) 20%
Explanation:
Profit = 288 – 240 = 48,
%Profit = (48/240) × 100 = 20%.
57.A trader sells a fan for ₹1,380 at 15% loss. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,500
b) ₹1,600
c) ₹1,620
d) ₹1,700
Answer: c) ₹1,620
Explanation:
SP = 0.85 × CP,
1380 = 0.85 × CP → CP = 1620.
58.A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹600 and sold it at 10% gain. Find the selling price.
a) ₹640
b) ₹650
c) ₹660
d) ₹670
Answer: c) ₹660
Explanation:
Profit = 10% of 600 = 60,
SP = 600 + 60 = ₹660.
59.A man buys a bat for ₹750 and sells it for ₹900. Find his profit %.
a) 18%
b) 20%
c) 22%
d) 24%
Answer: b) 20%
Explanation:
Profit = 900 – 750 = 150,
%Profit = (150/750) × 100 = 20%.
60.A toy bought for ₹400 is sold at a loss of 12%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹340
b) ₹350
c) ₹352
d) ₹360
Answer: c) ₹352
Explanation:
Loss = 12% of 400 = 48,
SP = 400 – 48 = ₹352.
61.A dealer sells an article for ₹1,350 making a gain of 12.5%. Find its cost price.
a) ₹1,180
b) ₹1,190
c) ₹1,200
d) ₹1,210
Answer: c) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.125 × CP,
1350 = 1.125 × CP → CP = 1200.
62.A trader bought a radio for ₹720 and sold it at a loss of 20%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹560
b) ₹570
c) ₹576
d) ₹580
Answer: c) ₹576
Explanation:
Loss = 20% of 720 = 144,
SP = 720 – 144 = ₹576.
63.If SP of an article is ₹2,640 at 10% profit, find the cost price.
a) ₹2,360
b) ₹2,380
c) ₹2,400
d) ₹2,420
Answer: c) ₹2,400
Explanation:
SP = 1.1 × CP,
2640 = 1.1 × CP → CP = 2400.
64.An article is sold for ₹540 at a loss of 10%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹590
c) ₹600
d) ₹610
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
540 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 600.
65.A shopkeeper sells a book for ₹880 and gains 10%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹780
b) ₹800
c) ₹820
d) ₹840
Answer: b) ₹800
Explanation:
SP = 1.1 × CP,
880 = 1.1 × CP → CP = 800.
66.A trader bought 20 articles for ₹1,200 and sold them at ₹72 each. Find the profit %.
a) 18%
b) 20%
c) 22%
d) 24%
Answer: b) 20%
Explanation:
CP of 20 = 1200 → CP per article = 60,
SP per article = 72,
Profit = 12,
%Profit = (12/60) × 100 = 20%.
67.A dealer bought a chair for ₹850 and sold it at a loss of 15%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹710
b) ₹720
c) ₹722.50
d) ₹725
Answer: c) ₹722.50
Explanation:
Loss = 15% of 850 = 127.50,
SP = 850 – 127.50 = 722.50.
68.If an article is sold at 25% gain for ₹500, find its cost price.
a) ₹390
b) ₹400
c) ₹410
d) ₹420
Answer: b) ₹400
Explanation:
SP = 1.25 × CP,
500 = 1.25 × CP → CP = 400.
69.A man sells an article for ₹900 at 10% loss. Find its cost price.
a) ₹980
b) ₹1,000
c) ₹1,020
d) ₹1,040
Answer: b) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
900 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 1000.
70.A shopkeeper sells a bag for ₹1,260 at a profit of 5%. Find its cost price.
a) ₹1,180
b) ₹1,190
c) ₹1,200
d) ₹1,210
Answer: c) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.05 × CP,
1260 = 1.05 × CP → CP = 1200.
71.A table bought for ₹1,400 is sold at a profit of 12%. Find the selling price.
a) ₹1,560
b) ₹1,565
c) ₹1,568
d) ₹1,570
Answer: a) ₹1,568
Explanation:
Profit = 12% of 1400 = 168,
SP = 1400 + 168 = 1568.
72.An article was bought at ₹1,800 and sold at ₹1,620. Find the loss %.
a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10%
Explanation:
Loss = 1800 – 1620 = 180,
%Loss = (180/1800) × 100 = 10%.
73.A trader sold a clock at a gain of 16.66% for ₹700. Find the cost price.
a) ₹580
b) ₹590
c) ₹600
d) ₹610
Answer: c) ₹600
Explanation:
Gain = 16.66% = 1/6,
SP = CP × (7/6),
700 = 7/6 × CP → CP = 600.
74.If an article is sold at a loss of 20% for ₹1,600, find its cost price.
a) ₹1,900
b) ₹2,000
c) ₹2,100
d) ₹2,200
Answer: b) ₹2,000
Explanation:
SP = 0.8 × CP,
1600 = 0.8 × CP → CP = 2000.
75.A cycle is bought for ₹1,200 and sold for ₹1,500. Find the gain %.
a) 22%
b) 24%
c) 25%
d) 28%
Answer: c) 25%
Explanation:
Profit = 1500 – 1200 = 300,
%Profit = (300/1200) × 100 = 25%.
76.A man buys a watch for ₹1,500 and sells it for ₹1,800. Find his profit %.
a) 15%
b) 18%
c) 20%
d) 22%
Answer: c) 20%
Explanation:
Profit = 1800 – 1500 = 300,
%Profit = (300/1500) × 100 = 20%.
77.A trader sells a radio for ₹720 at a loss of 10%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹780
b) ₹800
c) ₹810
d) ₹820
Answer: b) ₹800
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
720 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 800.
78.A shopkeeper sells an article for ₹1,350 at a profit of 12.5%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,180
b) ₹1,200
c) ₹1,220
d) ₹1,250
Answer: b) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.125 × CP,
1350 = 1.125 × CP → CP = 1200.
79.An article is sold for ₹900 at 20% gain. Find the cost price.
a) ₹700
b) ₹720
c) ₹750
d) ₹770
Answer: c) ₹750
Explanation:
SP = 1.2 × CP,
900 = 1.2 × CP → CP = 750.
80.A trader bought an article for ₹2,400 and sold it for ₹2,100. Find the loss %.
a) 10%
b) 12.5%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Answer: b) 12.5%
Explanation:
Loss = 2400 – 2100 = 300,
%Loss = (300/2400) × 100 = 12.5%.
81.A man sells a bag for ₹1,260 at a profit of 5%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,200
b) ₹1,210
c) ₹1,220
d) ₹1,230
Answer: a) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.05 × CP,
1260 = 1.05 × CP → CP = 1200.
82.An article is sold at a loss of 15% for ₹595. Find the cost price.
a) ₹690
b) ₹700
c) ₹710
d) ₹720
Answer: b) ₹700
Explanation:
SP = 0.85 × CP,
595 = 0.85 × CP → CP = 700.
83.A trader bought an article for ₹1,000 and sold it at 20% gain. Find the selling price.
a) ₹1,180
b) ₹1,200
c) ₹1,220
d) ₹1,250
Answer: b) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.2 × CP = 1.2 × 1000 = 1200.
84.A man sells a watch for ₹1,080 at 10% loss. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,180
b) ₹1,200
c) ₹1,220
d) ₹1,250
Answer: b) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
1080 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 1200.
85.An article bought at ₹750 is sold at ₹900. Find the profit %.
a) 18%
b) 20%
c) 22%
d) 25%
Answer: b) 20%
Explanation:
Profit = 900 – 750 = 150,
%Profit = (150/750) × 100 = 20%.
86.A shopkeeper bought a fan for ₹1,000 and sold it for ₹1,150. Find the gain %.
a) 12%
b) 14%
c) 15%
d) 16%
Answer: c) 15%
Explanation:
Profit = 1,150 – 1,000 = 150,
%Profit = (150/1,000) × 100 = 15%.
Q87.A man sold an article for ₹1,620 at a loss of 10%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,700
b) ₹1,800
c) ₹1,820
d) ₹1,850
Answer: b) ₹1,800
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
1620 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 1800.
88.An article was sold at 25% gain for ₹1,250. Find the cost price.
a) ₹900
b) ₹950
c) ₹1,000
d) ₹1,050
Answer: c) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 1.25 × CP,
1250 = 1.25 × CP → CP = 1000.
89.A shopkeeper bought an article for ₹1,500 and sold it for ₹1,350. Find the loss %.
a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10%
Explanation:
Loss = 1500 – 1350 = 150,
%Loss = (150/1500) × 100 = 10%.
90.A trader sells an article for ₹1,800 at a profit of 20%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,400
b) ₹1,450
c) ₹1,500
d) ₹1,600
Answer: c) ₹1,500
Explanation:
SP = 1.2 × CP,
1800 = 1.2 × CP → CP = 1500.
91.A man sold an article for ₹720 at 10% profit. Find the cost price.
a) ₹640
b) ₹650
c) ₹660
d) ₹675
Answer: c) ₹660
Explanation:
SP = 1.1 × CP,
720 = 1.1 × CP → CP = 660.
92.An article was sold for ₹900 at a loss of 10%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹980
b) ₹990
c) ₹1,000
d) ₹1,010
Answer: c) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
900 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 1000.
93.A trader sells an article for ₹1,125 at 12.5% gain. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,000
b) ₹1,010
c) ₹1,020
d) ₹1,030
Answer: a) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 1.125 × CP,
1125 = 1.125 × CP → CP = 1000.
94.An article bought for ₹1,500 is sold at ₹1,350. Find the loss %.
a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10%
Explanation:
Loss = 1500 – 1350 = 150,
%Loss = (150/1500) × 100 = 10%.
95.A man buys an article for ₹2,000 and sells it at 25% profit. Find the selling price.
a) ₹2,400
b) ₹2,450
c) ₹2,500
d) ₹2,550
Answer: c) ₹2,500
Explanation:
SP = CP × 1.25 = 2000 × 1.25 = 2500.
96.A shopkeeper sold a chair for ₹1,080 at a gain of 8%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,000
b) ₹1,010
c) ₹1,020
d) ₹1,030
Answer: a) ₹1,000
Explanation:
SP = 1.08 × CP,
1080 = 1.08 × CP → CP = 1000.
97.A trader bought an article for ₹1,800 and sold it at ₹1,620. Find the loss %.
a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10%
Explanation:
Loss = 1800 – 1620 = 180,
%Loss = (180/1800) × 100 = 10%.
98.A man sells an article for ₹1,260 at 5% profit. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,200
b) ₹1,210
c) ₹1,220
d) ₹1,230
Answer: a) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.05 × CP,
1260 = 1.05 × CP → CP = 1200.
99.A trader sells an article for ₹1,620 at 10% loss. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,700
b) ₹1,800
c) ₹1,820
d) ₹1,850
Answer: b) ₹1,800
Explanation:
SP = 0.9 × CP,
1620 = 0.9 × CP → CP = 1800.
100.A man sells a bag for ₹1,500 at a profit of 25%. Find the cost price.
a) ₹1,100
b) ₹1,150
c) ₹1,200
d) ₹1,250
Answer: c) ₹1,200
Explanation:
SP = 1.25 × CP,
1500 = 1.25 × CP → CP = 1,200.