A man buys a cycle for Rs. 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man buys a cycle for Rs. 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 1150

B. Rs. 1210

C. Rs. 1190

D. Rs. 1180

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

SP = 1400 × 0.85 = 1190.

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The ratio of the number of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If 10% of boys and 15% of girls are absent, what fraction of the total class is present?

A. 22/25

B. 17/25

C. 87/100

D. 33/50

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Total = 3k+2k=5k. Present boys=0.9×3k=2.7k, present girls=0.85×2k=1.7k, total present=4.4k. Fraction = 4.4k/5k = 44/50 = 22/25. So answer 22/25, option D. Wait, 4.4/5 = 0.88 = 22/25. So D. I'll set options accordingly.

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A hockey team won 45% of 60 matches. Matches lost:

A. 36

B. 30

C. 33

D. 35

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lost = 55% of 60 = 33.

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A number is 30% of another number. If the sum of the numbers is 390, find the larger number.

A. 270

B. 300

C. 260

D. 250

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let larger x, smaller 0.3x. 1.3x = 390 → x=300.

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