Arithmatical - Profit and Loss
DIRECTIONS : Problems based on Profit and Loss.
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A man sells two flats at the rate of Rs. 1995 lakhs each. On one he gains 5% and on the other, he loses 5%. His gain or loss percent in the whole transaction is |
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A. 0.25% loss |
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B. 0.25% gain |
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C. 2.5% loss |
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D. 25% loss |
Solution |
Loss% | = (5/10)2% |
= (0.5)2% |
= 0.25%. |
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20. |
A bag marked at Rs. 80 is sold for Rs. 68. The rate of discount is |
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A. 10% |
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B. 15% |
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C. 20% |
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D. 22% |
Solution |
Rate of discount | = (12 / 80 x 100)% |
= 15%. |
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21. |
A product when sold with 10% rebate on the listed price gave a profit of Rs.70. What was its cost price? |
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A. Rs. 200 |
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B. Rs. 250 |
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C. Rs. 300 |
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D. Cannot be determined |
Solution |
Since the marked price is not given, so the cost price cannot be determined. |
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