A man sells a book for Rs. 190, losing 5%. Find the cost price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man sells a book for Rs. 190, losing 5%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 200

B. Rs. 195

C. Rs. 205

D. Rs. 210

Answer: Option A

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SP = 95% of CP => CP = 190 / 0.95 = 200.

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A man buys a product for Rs. 240 and sells it for Rs. 300. What is the profit percentage?

A. 30%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Profit = 60, profit% = 60/240*100=25%.

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A trader allows a discount of 30% on the marked price and still makes a profit of 20%. If the cost price is Rs. 600, find the marked price.

A. Rs. 1000

B. Rs. 1028.57

C. Rs. 1100

D. Rs. 950

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A person buys a pair of shoes for Rs. 400 and sells them for Rs. 480. What is the gain percent?

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 25%

D. 30%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gain = 80, gain% = 80/400*100 = 20%.

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