280 + Interview Questions in PROFIT AND LOSS in Quantitative Aptitude Page 3 InterviewSolution

101.	A trader sells 20 kg of sugar at Rs. 400. A customer asks 20% discount and he agrees to it but instead of 1 kg he gives 4% less sugar. what is the effective discount that the customer gets ?
Answer» 16.66% Let the MP = Re. 1 PER kg then Initially : Weight = 100 kg MP = Rs. 100 Rate = 1 Rs / kg. Finally : Weight = 96 kg MP = Rs. 96 Rate = 80 / SP = 80/96 Effective discount = 1- 80 / 96 = 16 / 96 % discount = [(16 / 96) ]x 100 = 16.66 %

101.

A trader sells 20 kg of sugar at Rs. 400. A customer asks 20% discount and he agrees to it but instead of 1 kg he gives 4% less sugar. what is the effective discount that the customer gets ?

Answer»

16.66%

Let the MP = Re. 1 PER kg then
Initially :
Weight = 100 kg
MP = Rs. 100
Rate = 1 Rs / kg.

Finally :
Weight = 96 kg
MP = Rs. 96
Rate = 80 / SP = 80/96

Effective discount = 1- 80 / 96 = 16 / 96
% discount = [(16 / 96) ]x 100 = 16.66 %

Discussion

102.	A man sold a radio for Rs. 1980 and gained 10%. The radio was bought for ?
Answer» RS. 1200 S.P. = Rs. 1980, Gain = 10% ∴ C.P. = Rs. (100 / 110) X 1980 = Rs. 1800

102.

A man sold a radio for Rs. 1980 and gained 10%. The radio was bought for ?

Answer»

RS. 1200

S.P. = Rs. 1980, Gain = 10%
∴ C.P. = Rs. (100 / 110) X 1980 = Rs. 1800

Discussion

103.	A book-seller bought 200 textbooks for 12000. He wanted to sell them at a profit so that he got 20 books free. At what profit per cent should he sell them?
Answer» 11 1/9 % Here, the PROFIT = CP of 20 books out of 180 books and now the CP of 180 books = 12000. :. The profit percent = 20 × 100/180 = 11 1/9 %

103.

A book-seller bought 200 textbooks for 12000. He wanted to sell them at a profit so that he got 20 books free. At what profit per cent should he sell them?

Answer»

11 1/9 %

Here, the PROFIT = CP of 20 books out of 180 books and

now the CP of 180 books = 12000.

:. The profit percent = 20 × 100/180 = 11 1/9 %

Discussion

104.	On selling an item for 276 a person gains 15%. In order to gain 35%, what should be the increase in its selling price?
Answer» 48 i.e. 115 % of CP = SP = 276 CP = 276 × 100/115 = 240 35% of 240 = 84. :. Required INCREASE in SELLING price = 324 – 276 = 48

104.

On selling an item for 276 a person gains 15%. In order to gain 35%, what should be the increase in its selling price?

Answer»

48

i.e. 115 % of CP = SP = 276

CP = 276 × 100/115 = 240

35% of 240 = 84.

:. Required INCREASE in SELLING price = 324 – 276 = 48

Discussion

105.	The C.P. of an article is 40% of the S.P. The per cent that the S.P. is of C.P. is:
Answer» 250 250

105.

The C.P. of an article is 40% of the S.P. The per cent that the S.P. is of C.P. is:

Answer»

250

Discussion

106.	A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and sells them at the rate of Rs. 1.25 per article. His gain is:
Answer» 56 % 56 %

106.

A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and sells them at the rate of Rs. 1.25 per article. His gain is:

Answer»

56 %

Discussion

107.	If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens, the gain percent is:
Answer» 50% Let C.P. of each PEN be Re. 1. Then, C.P. of 8 PENS = Rs. 8; S.P. of 8 pens = Rs. 12. Gain % = 4/8 * 100 = 50%

107.

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

Answer»

50%

Let C.P. of each PEN be Re. 1.

Then, C.P. of 8 PENS = Rs. 8; S.P. of 8 pens = Rs. 12.

Gain % = 4/8 * 100 = 50%

Discussion

108.	If the cost price of 15 tables be equal to the selling price of 20 tables, the loss per cent is ?
Answer» 25% Let C.P. of each table = Re. 1 C.P. of 20 tables = RS. 20 S.P. of 20 table = C.P. of 15 tables = Rs. 15 ∴ loss = (5/20) X 100 % = 25%

108.

If the cost price of 15 tables be equal to the selling price of 20 tables, the loss per cent is ?

Answer»

25%

Let C.P. of each table = Re. 1
C.P. of 20 tables = RS. 20
S.P. of 20 table = C.P. of 15 tables = Rs. 15
∴ loss = (5/20) X 100 % = 25%

Discussion

109.	A man sells two articles for Rs.3600 each and he gains 30% on the first and loses 30% on the next. Find his total gain or loss?
Answer» 9% LOSS (30*30)/100 = 9% loss

109.

A man sells two articles for Rs.3600 each and he gains 30% on the first and loses 30% on the next. Find his total gain or loss?

Answer»

9% LOSS

(30*30)/100 = 9% loss

Discussion

110.	An umbrella marked at Rs. 80 is sold for Rs. 68. The rate of discount of ?
Answer» 15% Rate of DISCOUNT = (12 / 80) X 100% = 15%

110.

An umbrella marked at Rs. 80 is sold for Rs. 68. The rate of discount of ?

Answer»

15%

Rate of DISCOUNT = (12 / 80) X 100% = 15%

Discussion

111.	A man buys 6 items for Rs 5 and sells 5 items for Rs. 6. How much profit does he make ?
Answer» 44% CP of 6 ITEMS = Rs 5 ∴ CP of 1 items = Rs. 5/6 ∴ CP of 30 items = 5/6 X 30 = Rs 25 Similary SP of 30 items = Rs 6/5 x 30 = Rs 36 So he makes (36 - 25) = Rs 11 on Rs 25. ∴ % profit = 11/25 x 100 = 44%

111.

A man buys 6 items for Rs 5 and sells 5 items for Rs. 6. How much profit does he make ?

Answer»

44%

CP of 6 ITEMS = Rs 5
∴ CP of 1 items = Rs. 5/6
∴ CP of 30 items = 5/6 X 30 = Rs 25
Similary SP of 30 items = Rs 6/5 x 30 = Rs 36
So he makes (36 - 25) = Rs 11 on Rs 25.
∴ % profit = 11/25 x 100 = 44%

Discussion

112.	An article is bought for Rs. 675 and sold for Rs. 900, find the gain percent?
Answer» 33.33% 675 ---- 225 100 ---- ? => 225/675*100 => 33.33%

112.

An article is bought for Rs. 675 and sold for Rs. 900, find the gain percent?

Answer»

33.33%

675 ---- 225
100 ---- ? => 225/675*100 => 33.33%

Discussion

113.	If the manufacturing cost of type C and that of type D pens is equal and it is Rs. 15 per pens. What is the net profit earned by the company by selling all pens of type C and Type D ?
Answer» 7.75 lakh Manufacturing cost of type C = 15 Selling price of type C = 22 ∴ Profit PER PEN= 7 ∴ Total profit of type C = 25000 X 7 = 175000 Similary,Total profit of type D = 60000 x 10 = 600000 ∴ Total profit = 7.75 lakh

113.

If the manufacturing cost of type C and that of type D pens is equal and it is Rs. 15 per pens. What is the net profit earned by the company by selling all pens of type C and Type D ?

Answer»

7.75 lakh

Manufacturing cost of type C = 15
Selling price of type C = 22
∴ Profit PER PEN= 7
∴ Total profit of type C = 25000 X 7 = 175000
Similary,Total profit of type D = 60000 x 10 = 600000
∴ Total profit = 7.75 lakh

Discussion

114.	A sells a bicycle to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays Rs. 225 for it, the cost price of the bicycle for A is:
Answer» RS. 150 125% of 120% of A = 225 125/100 * 120/100 * A = 225 A = 225 * 2/3 = 150.

114.

A sells a bicycle to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays Rs. 225 for it, the cost price of the bicycle for A is:

Answer»

RS. 150

125% of 120% of A = 225

125/100 * 120/100 * A = 225

A = 225 * 2/3 = 150.

Discussion

115.	The cost of manufacture of an article was 900. The trader wants to gain 25% after giving a discount of 10%. The market price should be
Answer» 1250 Let ‘x’ be the marked PRICE of the article Then, x- 10% of x = 900 + 25% of 900 x- 10x/100 = 900 + 225; » 90x/100 = 1125 ; » x = 112500/90 = 1250

115.

The cost of manufacture of an article was 900. The trader wants to gain 25% after giving a discount of 10%. The market price should be

Answer»

1250

Let ‘x’ be the marked PRICE of the article

Then, x- 10% of x = 900 + 25% of 900

x- 10x/100 = 900 + 225; » 90x/100 = 1125 ; » x = 112500/90 = 1250

Discussion

116.	A buys oranges at Rs. 2 for 3 oranges and sells them at a rupee each. To make a profit of Rs. 10, he must sell ?
Answer» 30 ORANGES Suppose he SELLS x oranges Then, C.P.of x oranges = Rs. 2x/3 S.P. of x oranges = Rs. x Profit on x oranges = Rs. (x - 2x/3) = Rs. x/3 ∵ x/3 = 10 ⇒ x = 30

116.

A buys oranges at Rs. 2 for 3 oranges and sells them at a rupee each. To make a profit of Rs. 10, he must sell ?

Answer»

30 ORANGES

Suppose he SELLS x oranges
Then, C.P.of x oranges = Rs. 2x/3
S.P. of x oranges = Rs. x
Profit on x oranges = Rs. (x - 2x/3) = Rs. x/3
∵ x/3 = 10 ⇒ x = 30

Discussion

117.	By selling a book for Rs. 10, the publisher loses (1/11) of what it costs him. His cost price is
Answer» RS. 11 Rs. 11

117.

By selling a book for Rs. 10, the publisher loses (1/11) of what it costs him. His cost price is

Answer»

RS. 11

Rs. 11

Discussion

118.	A dealer marks his goods 20% above cost price. He then allows some discount on it and markets a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is ?
Answer» 10% LET C.P. = Rs. 100 ⇒ Marked PRICE = Rs. 120, ⇒ S.P. = Rs. 108 ∴ Rate of DISCOUNT = (12/120) X 100% = 10%

118.

A dealer marks his goods 20% above cost price. He then allows some discount on it and markets a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is ?

Answer»

10%

LET C.P. = Rs. 100
⇒ Marked PRICE = Rs. 120,
⇒ S.P. = Rs. 108
∴ Rate of DISCOUNT = (12/120) X 100% = 10%

Discussion

119.	By selling 12 apples for a rupee, a man loses 20%. How many for a rupee should he sell to gain 20%
Answer» 8 SP = 100/12 paise Let's CP = X SP = 0.8x = 100/12 ∴ x = 10/(0.8x12) paise Therefore, CP = 100/9.6 paise Thus the NEW SP (with 20% profit) = 100/9.6 X 1.2 = 100/8 paise Hence, 8 APPLES can be purchased for Rs.1 to gain 20%

119.

By selling 12 apples for a rupee, a man loses 20%. How many for a rupee should he sell to gain 20%

Answer»

8

SP = 100/12 paise
Let's CP = X
SP = 0.8x = 100/12
∴ x = 10/(0.8x12) paise
Therefore, CP = 100/9.6 paise

Thus the NEW SP (with 20% profit) = 100/9.6 X 1.2 = 100/8 paise
Hence, 8 APPLES can be purchased for Rs.1 to gain 20%

Discussion

120.	ITC sells one product at a profit of 20% another at a loss of 20% at the same selling price. , If SP of each article be Rs. 200, what is the amount of loss ?
Answer» Rs. 16.66 Loss % = ( COMMON gain or loss / 10 )2 % = (20 / 10)2 % = 4% Now ASSUME total CP of both articles be x, then SP = 0.96x = 400 x = 400 / 0.96 = CP loss = 4% of CP = (4 / 100) X (400 / 0.96) = Rs. 16.66

120.

ITC sells one product at a profit of 20% another at a loss of 20% at the same selling price. , If SP of each article be Rs. 200, what is the amount of loss ?

Answer»

Rs. 16.66

Loss % = ( COMMON gain or loss / 10 )2 %
= (20 / 10)2 %
= 4%

Now ASSUME total CP of both articles be x, then SP = 0.96x = 400
x = 400 / 0.96 = CP

loss = 4% of CP
= (4 / 100) X (400 / 0.96) = Rs. 16.66

Discussion

121.	There would be 10% loss if a toy is sold at Rs 10.80 per piece. At what price should it be sold to earn a profit of 20%
Answer» RS. 14.40 Rs. 14.40

121.

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

Answer»

RS. 14.40

Rs. 14.40

Discussion

122.	If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens, the gain percent is ?
Answer» 50 % LET the cost price of 1 PEN is Re 1 Cost of 8 pens = Rs 8 Selling price of 8 pens = 12 Gain = 12 - 8 = 4 Gain%=((Gain/Cost)∗100)%

122.

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

Answer»

50 %

LET the cost price of 1 PEN is Re 1
Cost of 8 pens = Rs 8
Selling price of 8 pens = 12
Gain = 12 - 8 = 4

Gain%=((Gain/Cost)∗100)%

Discussion

123.	A single discount equivalent to a series of 30%, 20%, and 10% is
Answer» 49.6% LET

123.

A single discount equivalent to a series of 30%, 20%, and 10% is

Answer»

49.6%

LET

Discussion

124.	If the cost price of 50 articles is equal to the selling price of 40 articles, then the gain or loss percent is?
Answer» 25% profit Given that, COST price of 50 ARTICLE is EQUAL to SELLING price of 40 articles. Let cost price of one article = Rs. 1 Selling price of 40 articles = Rs. 50 But Cost price of 40 articles = Rs. 40 Therefore, the trader made profit.\Percentage of profit = 10/40 * 100 = 25%

124.

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

Answer»

25% profit

Given that, COST price of 50 ARTICLE is EQUAL to SELLING price of 40 articles.

Let cost price of one article = Rs. 1

Selling price of 40 articles = Rs. 50

But Cost price of 40 articles = Rs. 40

Therefore, the trader made profit.\Percentage of profit = 10/40 * 100 = 25%

Discussion

125.	A man sells two houses at the rate of Rs. 1.995 lakh each. On one he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. His gain or loss percent in the whole transaction Is :
Answer» 0.25 gain 0.25 LOSS

125.

A man sells two houses at the rate of Rs. 1.995 lakh each. On one he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. His gain or loss percent in the whole transaction Is :

Answer»

0.25 gain

0.25 LOSS

Discussion

126.	By selling an article for Rs. 100, one loses Rs. 10. Then, the loss per cent is:
Answer» 9 % LOSS 9 % loss

126.

By selling an article for Rs. 100, one loses Rs. 10. Then, the loss per cent is:

Answer»

9 % LOSS

9 % loss

Discussion

127.	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?
Answer» 8721 Rs. Actual price = 95% of 90% of 85% of Rs. 12000 = 95/100 * 90/100 * 85/100 * 12000 = Rs. 8721.

127.

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?

Answer»

8721 Rs.

Actual price = 95% of 90% of 85% of Rs. 12000

= 95/100 * 90/100 * 85/100 * 12000 = Rs. 8721.

Discussion

128.	The marked price of a shirt and trousers are in the ratio 1:2. The shopkeeper gives 40% discount on the shirt. If the total discount in the set of the shirt and trousers is 30%, the discount offered o
Answer» 25 % 25 %

128.

The marked price of a shirt and trousers are in the ratio 1:2. The shopkeeper gives 40% discount on the shirt. If the total discount in the set of the shirt and trousers is 30%, the discount offered o

Answer»

25 %

Discussion

129.	By selling 99 pens, a trader gains the cost of 33 pens. Find his gain percentage?
Answer» 33.33% Let the CP of each pen be RS. 1. CP of 99 pens = Rs. 99 Profit = Cost of 33 pens = Rs. 33 Profit% = 33/99 * 100 = 33 1/3%

129.

By selling 99 pens, a trader gains the cost of 33 pens. Find his gain percentage?

Answer»

33.33%

Let the CP of each pen be RS. 1.

CP of 99 pens = Rs. 99

Profit = Cost of 33 pens = Rs. 33

Profit% = 33/99 * 100 = 33 1/3%

Discussion

130.	The cost of 2 T.V. sets and a radio is Rs. 7000, while 2 radios and one T.V. set together cost Rs. 4250. The cost of a T.V. set is:
Answer» NONE of these None of these

130.

The cost of 2 T.V. sets and a radio is Rs. 7000, while 2 radios and one T.V. set together cost Rs. 4250. The cost of a T.V. set is:

Answer»

NONE of these

None of these

Discussion

131.	A man sold two chairs at Rs. 1,200 each. On one he gained 20% and on the other he lost 20%. His gain or loss in the whole transaction is:
Answer» 4 % LOSS 4 % loss

131.

A man sold two chairs at Rs. 1,200 each. On one he gained 20% and on the other he lost 20%. His gain or loss in the whole transaction is:

Answer»

4 % LOSS

4 % loss

Discussion

132.	A man purchases an electric heater whose printed price is Rs. 160. If he received two successive discounts of 20% and 10% he paid ?
Answer» Rs. 115.20 Price after 1st DISCOUNT = 80% of Rs. 160 = Rs. 128 Price after 2ND discount = 90% of Rs. 128 = Rs. 115.20

132.

A man purchases an electric heater whose printed price is Rs. 160. If he received two successive discounts of 20% and 10% he paid ?

Answer»

Rs. 115.20

Price after 1st DISCOUNT = 80% of Rs. 160 = Rs. 128
Price after 2ND discount = 90% of Rs. 128 = Rs. 115.20

Discussion

133.	A sells an article to B at gain of 25% B sells it to C at a gain of 20% and C sells it to D at a gain 10%. If D pays Rs. 330 for it, how much did it cost to A?
Answer» RS. 200 Rs. 200

133.

A sells an article to B at gain of 25% B sells it to C at a gain of 20% and C sells it to D at a gain 10%. If D pays Rs. 330 for it, how much did it cost to A?

Answer»

RS. 200

Rs. 200

Discussion

134.	Kaavya sold an item for 4080 and incurred a loss of 20%. At what price should she have sold the item to have gained a profit of 20%?
Answer» 6120 Cost PRICE = 4080 × 100 /80

134.

Kaavya sold an item for 4080 and incurred a loss of 20%. At what price should she have sold the item to have gained a profit of 20%?

Answer»

6120

Cost PRICE = 4080 × 100 /80

Discussion

135.	357 mangoes cost of Rs. 1517.25, then what is the approximate cost of 49 dozen of mangoes ?
Answer» 2499 49 dozen = 49 x 12 = 588 ∵ The cost of 357 mangoes = RS.1517.25 ⇒The cost of 1 mangoes 517.25 / 357 = Rs. 4.25 ∴ The cost of 588 = Rs. 2499

135.

357 mangoes cost of Rs. 1517.25, then what is the approximate cost of 49 dozen of mangoes ?

Answer»

2499

49 dozen = 49 x 12 = 588
∵ The cost of 357 mangoes = RS.1517.25
⇒The cost of 1 mangoes 517.25 / 357 = Rs. 4.25
∴ The cost of 588 = Rs. 2499

Discussion

136.	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%?
Answer» RS. 6.48 Rs. 648

136.

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%?

Answer»

RS. 6.48

Rs. 648

Discussion

137.	By selling an article for Rs. 100, one gains Rs. 10. Then the gain percent is ?
Answer» 11 1/9% S.P. = Rs. 100, gain = Rs. 10 ∴ C.P. = S.P. - gain = Rs. 90 ∴ Gain% = (10 / 90) x 100 % = 11 1/9%

137.

By selling an article for Rs. 100, one gains Rs. 10. Then the gain percent is ?

Answer»

11 1/9%

S.P. = Rs. 100, gain = Rs. 10
∴ C.P. = S.P. - gain = Rs. 90
∴ Gain% = (10 / 90) x 100 % = 11 1/9%

Discussion

138.	Sahil purchased a machine at Rs 10000, then got it repaired at Rs 5000, then gave its transportation charges Rs 1000. Then he sold it with 50% of profit. At what price he actually sold it.
Answer» RS. 24,000 C.P. = 10000 + 5000 + 1000 = 16000 150% of 16000 = 150/100 * 16000 = 24000

138.

Sahil purchased a machine at Rs 10000, then got it repaired at Rs 5000, then gave its transportation charges Rs 1000. Then he sold it with 50% of profit. At what price he actually sold it.

Answer»

RS. 24,000

C.P. = 10000 + 5000 + 1000 = 16000

150% of 16000 = 150/100 * 16000 = 24000

Discussion

139.	A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is:
Answer» 5% NA

139.

A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is:

Answer»

5%

NA

Discussion

140.	A television is brought for 13600 and sold at 15980. What is the gain per cent?
Answer» 17.5% CP = 13600;

140.

A television is brought for 13600 and sold at 15980. What is the gain per cent?

Answer»

17.5%

CP = 13600;

Discussion

141.	A man purchases 12 apples for Rs. 8 and sells 8 apples for Rs.12. How much profit does he make?
Answer» 125 % The COST PRICE of 1 APPLE = Rs. 8/12 The Selling Price of 1 apple = 12/8 PROFIT in 1 apple = 12/8 – 8/12 = 5/6 Per cent profit = 5/6 ÷ 8/12 × 100 = 125%

141.

A man purchases 12 apples for Rs. 8 and sells 8 apples for Rs.12. How much profit does he make?

Answer»

125 %

The COST PRICE of 1 APPLE = Rs. 8/12

The Selling Price of 1 apple = 12/8

PROFIT in 1 apple = 12/8 – 8/12 = 5/6

Per cent profit = 5/6 ÷ 8/12 × 100 = 125%

Discussion

142.	If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent?
Answer» 100 % LET C.P. be RS. x and S.P. be Rs. y. Then, 3(y - x) = (2Y - x)

142.

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

Answer»

100 %

LET C.P. be RS. x and S.P. be Rs. y.
Then, 3(y - x) = (2Y - x)

Discussion

143.	Bananas are bought at 4 for Rs.5/- and sold at 5 for Rs.4/-. Find the gain or loss percentage?
Answer» 36 % loss 4 bananas -----> 5/- 5 bananas ----> 4/- Note: In every TIME same in the COST price articles and selling price articles. 5(4 5) ==> 20 25 = Cost price 4(5 4) ==> 20 16 = Selling price Then, 9/25 × 100 = 36 % Loss

143.

Bananas are bought at 4 for Rs.5/- and sold at 5 for Rs.4/-. Find the gain or loss percentage?

Answer»

36 % loss

4 bananas -----> 5/-

5 bananas ----> 4/-

Note: In every TIME same in the COST price articles and selling price articles.

5(4 5) ==> 20 25 = Cost price

4(5 4) ==> 20 16 = Selling price

Then, 9/25 × 100 = 36 % Loss

Discussion

144.	An article is bought for Rs.600 and sold for Rs.500, find the loss percent?
Answer» 16.67% 600 ---- 100 100 ---- ? => 100/600*100 =>16.67%

144.

An article is bought for Rs.600 and sold for Rs.500, find the loss percent?

Answer»

16.67%

600 ---- 100
100 ---- ? => 100/600*100 =>16.67%

Discussion

145.	A tradesman by means of his false balance defrauds to the extent of 20%? in buying goods as well as by selling the goods. What percent does he gain on his outlay?
Answer» 44% G% = 20 + 20 + (20*20)/100

145.

A tradesman by means of his false balance defrauds to the extent of 20%? in buying goods as well as by selling the goods. What percent does he gain on his outlay?

Answer»

44%

G% = 20 + 20 + (20*20)/100

Discussion

146.	If the cos of manufacturring of Type A pens is Rs. 4.50 per pen, what is the net profit earned by the company by selling all pens of type A ?
Answer» RS. 1.05 thousand Cost price PER pen = 4.50 Selling price per pen = 8 ∴ profit per pen = 3.50 Total number of PENS sold = 30000 ∴ Net profit= 30000 x 3.50 = 1.05 lakh

146.

If the cos of manufacturring of Type A pens is Rs. 4.50 per pen, what is the net profit earned by the company by selling all pens of type A ?

Answer»

RS. 1.05 thousand

Cost price PER pen = 4.50
Selling price per pen = 8
∴ profit per pen = 3.50
Total number of PENS sold = 30000
∴ Net profit= 30000 x 3.50 = 1.05 lakh

Discussion

147.	Some articles were bought at 6 articles for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 articles for Rs. 6. Gain percent is:
Answer» 44 % LCM of 5 & 6 =30 Cost price of 30 ARTICLES= 5/630 = 25 Selling Price of 30 articles = 6/530 =36 % PROFIT = (36-25)/25*100= 44%

147.

Some articles were bought at 6 articles for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 articles for Rs. 6. Gain percent is:

Answer»

44 %

LCM of 5 & 6 =30
Cost price of 30 ARTICLES= 5/6*30 = 25
Selling Price of 30 articles = 6/5*30 =36
% PROFIT = (36-25)/25*100= 44%

Discussion

148.	6 % more is gained by selling a coat for Rs.1425 than by selling it for Rs. 1353. The cost price of the coat is ?
Answer» Rs. 1200 6% of COST price (CP) = 1425 - 1353 = 72 ∴ CP = ( 72 x 100 ) / 6 = 1200

148.

6 % more is gained by selling a coat for Rs.1425 than by selling it for Rs. 1353. The cost price of the coat is ?

Answer»

Rs. 1200

6% of COST price (CP) = 1425 - 1353 = 72
∴ CP = ( 72 x 100 ) / 6 = 1200

Discussion

149.	By selling a book for 270, 20% profit was earned. What is the cost price of the book?
Answer» 225 SP = 120% of CP; :. CP = 270 × 100/120 = 225

149.

By selling a book for 270, 20% profit was earned. What is the cost price of the book?

Answer»

225

SP = 120% of CP;
:. CP = 270 × 100/120 = 225

Discussion

150.	The marked price of an article is 10% more than the cost price and a discount of 10% is given on the market price Rs.1400/-. In this kind of sales the seller:
Answer» RS. 2000 Note:MRP= Selling price × 100/(100-d1) × 100/(100-D2) × ------- Selling price = Rs.1400/-, d1 = 10 , d2 = 20 MRP = 1440 × 100/90 × 100/80 ==> Rs.2000/-

150.

The marked price of an article is 10% more than the cost price and a discount of 10% is given on the market price Rs.1400/-. In this kind of sales the seller:

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RS. 2000

Note:MRP= Selling price × 100/(100-d1) × 100/(100-D2) × -------

Selling price = Rs.1400/-, d1 = 10 , d2 = 20

MRP = 1440 × 100/90 × 100/80 ==> Rs.2000/-

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