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10.	A book was sold for Rs.27.50 with a profit of 10%.If it were sold for Rs.25.75, then what wuould have been the percentage of profit or loss?
	A.  2%
	B.  3%
	C.  4%
	D.  5%

Solution

S.P = Rs.27.50 Then Profit= 10% So, C.P = Rs.(100/110 x 27.50) = Rs.25. when S.P = Rs.25.75 Profit = Rs.(25.75 - 25) = Rs.0.75. Profit % = (0.75/25×100)% =3%.

11.	Kunal bought a suitcase with 15% discount on the labelled price. He said the suitcase for Rs.2880 with 20% profit on the labelled price. At what price did he buy the suitcase?
	A.  Rs.2040
	B.  Rs.2400
	C.  Rs.2604
	D.  Rs.2640

Solution

Let the labelled price be Rs.x. Then, 120% of x = 2880 Therefore x=(2880×100/120) = 2400. C.P = 85% of Rs.2400 = Rs(85/100x2400) =Rs.2040.

12.	I gain 70 paise on Rs.70. My gain percent is
	A.  0.1%
	B.  1%
	C.  7%
	D.  10%

Solution

Gain% =(0.70/70×100)% = 1%.