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4.	A man sells two flats at the rate of Rs.1.995 lakhs each. On one he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. His gain or loss percent in the whole transaction is
	A.   0.25% loss
	B.  0.25% gain
	C.  2.5% loss
	D.  25% loss

Solution

Loss % = (5/ 10) ²% =(0.5) ²% = 0.25%.

5.	Peter purchased a machine for Rs.80,000 and spent Rs.5000 on repair and Rs.1000 on transport and sold it with 25% profit. At what price did he sell the machine?
	A.  Rs.1,05,100
	B.  Rs.1,06,250
	C.  Rs.1,07,500
	D.  Rs.1,17,500

Solution

C.P = Rs.(80000+5000+1000) = Rs.86000 Profit= 25%. S.P = 12.5% of Rs. 86000 =Rs.(125/100×86000) =Rs.107500.

6.	A shopkeeper expects a gain of 22½% on his cost price. If in a week, his sale was of Rs.392, what was his profit?
	A.  Rs.18.20
	B.  Rs.70
	C.  Rs.72
	D.  Rs.88.25

Solution

C.P = Rs.(100/122.50x392) = Rs.(1000/1225×392) = Rs.320. Therefore, Profit = Rs.(392-320) = Rs.72.