A person sells a watch for Rs. 480, gaining 20%. Find the cost price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person sells a watch for Rs. 480, gaining 20%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 440
B. Rs. 400
C. Rs. 380
D. Rs. 420
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CP = 480 / 1.20 = 400.

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Question #1
A man sells a watch for Rs. 880, gaining 10%. What is the cost price?
A. Rs. 820
B. Rs. 800
C. Rs. 840
D. Rs. 780

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CP = 880 / 1.10 = 800.

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Question #2
A dishonest dealer marks up his goods by 20% and gives a discount of 10%. Besides, he uses a faulty balance which reads 1 kg for 800g. What is his net profit percentage?
A. 30%
B. 35%
C. 45%
D. 40%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let true CP of 1000g be 1000. He marks it at 1200 and sells at a 10% discount, making SP = 1080. But he gives only 800g. The actual CP for him is 800. Net Profit = 1080 - 800 = 280. Net Profit % = (280 / 800) * 100 = 35%.

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Question #3
A man sells an article at a profit of 25%. If the cost price is Rs. 320, what is the selling price?
A. Rs. 380
B. Rs. 360
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 420

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SP = 320*1.25 = 400.

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