A person sells a book for Rs. 150, losing 25%. Find the cost price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A person sells a book for Rs. 150, losing 25%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 190

B. Rs. 210

C. Rs. 200

D. Rs. 180

Answer: Option C

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SP = 75% of CP => CP = 150 / 0.75 = 200.

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A shirt marked at Rs. 800 is sold at a discount of 25%. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 650

B. Rs. 550

C. Rs. 600

D. Rs. 500

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Marked Price = 800. Discount = 25%. Selling Price = 800 * 0.75 = 600.

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A man sells an article for Rs. 880, gaining 10%. What is the cost price?

A. Rs. 780

B. Rs. 800

C. Rs. 840

D. Rs. 820

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
CP = 880 / 1.10 = 800.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 660 and it is sold at a loss of 10%, what is the selling price?

A. Rs. 610

B. Rs. 600

C. Rs. 580

D. Rs. 594

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loss = 10% of 660 = 66, SP = 660 - 66 = 594.

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