A dealer sells a TV for Rs. 13500, losing 10%. Find the cost price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A dealer sells a TV for Rs. 13500, losing 10%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 14000

B. Rs. 14500

C. Rs. 15500

D. Rs. 15000

Answer: Option D

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SP = 90% of CP => CP = 13500 / 0.9 = 15000.

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A man buys oranges at 5 for Rs. 10 and an equal number at 4 for Rs. 10. He mixes them and sells them at 9 for Rs. 20. What is his profit or loss percentage?

A. 1.5% Loss

B. 1.23% Loss

C. 1% Loss

D. No profit no loss

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let he buy 20 of each (LCM of 5 and 4). CP1 = (10/5)*20 = 40. CP2 = (10/4)*20 = 50. Total CP = 90 for 40 oranges. SP of 40 oranges = (20/9) * 40 = 800/9 = 88.88. Loss = 90 - 88.88 = 1.11. Loss % = (1.11 / 90) * 100 = 1.23%.

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