A fruit vendor buys 5 apples for Rs. 4 and sells 4 apples for Rs. 5. What is his profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A fruit vendor buys 5 apples for Rs. 4 and sells 4 apples for Rs. 5. What is his profit percentage?

A. 40%

B. 56.25%

C. 45%

D. 50.5%

Answer: Option B

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Buy 20 apples for 16. Sell 20 apples for 25. Profit = 25 - 16 = 9. Profit percentage = (9 / 16) * 100 = 56.25%.

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A man sells two articles for Rs. 396 each. On one, he gains 10% and on the other, he loses 10%. Find his total profit or loss in rupees.

A. No profit no loss

B. Rs. 8 loss

C. Rs. 8 profit

D. Rs. 4 loss

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Cost Price 1 = 396 / 1.10 = 360. Cost Price 2 = 396 / 0.90 = 440. Total Cost Price = 800. Total Selling Price = 792. Loss = 800 - 792 = Rs. 8.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 270 and the selling price is Rs. 324, what is the profit percentage?

A. 18%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Profit = 54, profit% = 54/270*100=20%.

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A person buys a toy for Rs. 150 and sells it for Rs. 180. What is the profit percentage?

A. 18%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Profit = 30, profit% = 30/150*100 = 20%.

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