A man sells an article at a profit of 15%. If the cost price is Rs. 200, what is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man sells an article at a profit of 15%. If the cost price is Rs. 200, what is the selling price?

A. Rs. 235

B. Rs. 225

C. Rs. 240

D. Rs. 230

Answer: Option D

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SP = 200*1.15 = 230.

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A dealer offers a discount of 10% on the marked price of an article and still makes a profit of 20%. If its marked price is Rs. 800, then the cost price is:

A. Rs. 650

B. Rs. 500

C. Rs. 600

D. Rs. 550

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
SP = 90% of 800 = 720. Profit is 20%, so SP = 1.2 * CP. 1.2 * CP = 720. CP = 720 / 1.2 = Rs. 600.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 300 and it is sold at a loss of 5%, what is the selling price?

A. Rs. 295

B. Rs. 285

C. Rs. 280

D. Rs. 290

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Loss = 5% of 300 = 15, SP = 300-15=285.

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A trader marks his goods 40% above cost and gives a discount of 15%. What is his profit percent?

A. 18%

B. 19%

C. 20%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Let CP = 100, MP = 140, SP = 140*0.85 = 119, profit = 19%.

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