A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a person to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 400. What is the original price per kg? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A reduction of 20% in the price of sugar enables a person to buy 5 kg more for Rs. 400. What is the original price per kg?

A. Rs. 16

B. Rs. 20

C. Rs. 15

D. Rs. 25

Answer: Option B

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Let original price = P. Reduced price = 0.8P. (400 / 0.8P) - (400 / P) = 5. (500 / P) - (400 / P) = 5. 100 / P = 5. P = 20.

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If the selling price of an article is Rs. 330 and the profit is 10%, find the cost price.

A. Rs. 290

B. Rs. 310

C. Rs. 300

D. Rs. 320

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
CP = 330 / 1.10 = 300.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 250 and the selling price is Rs. 200, what is the loss percentage?

A. 30%

B. 15%

C. 25%

D. 20%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loss = 50, loss% = 50/250*100 = 20%.

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A person buys a product for Rs. 150 and sells it for Rs. 120. Calculate the loss percentage.

A. 30%

B. 20%

C. 15%

D. 25%

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Loss = Cost Price - Selling Price = 150 - 120 = 30. Loss Percentage = (Loss / Cost Price) * 100 = (30 / 150) * 100 = 20%.

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