A shopkeeper sells a radio for Rs. 2200, making a profit of 10%. What was the cost price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A shopkeeper sells a radio for Rs. 2200, making a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
A. Rs. 2050
B. Rs. 1900
C. Rs. 2000
D. Rs. 2100
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CP = 2200/1.1 = 2000.

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Question #1
The marked price of an article is Rs. 5000. A shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of x% and 20%. If the customer pays Rs. 3400, find the value of x.
A. 12
B. 18
C. 10
D. 15

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Price after 20% discount = 5000 * 0.80 = 4000. Further discount given = 4000 - 3400 = 600. Discount percentage x = (600 / 4000) * 100 = 15%.

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Question #2
If an article is sold at Rs. 105, there is a profit of 5%. Find its cost price.
A. Rs. 98
B. Rs. 100
C. Rs. 110
D. Rs. 95

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CP = 105/1.05 = 100.

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Question #3
If the selling price of 9 articles is equal to the cost price of 10 articles, find the gain percent.
A. 11.11%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let CP of 1 = 1. CP of 10 = 10, SP of 9 = 10 => SP of 1 = 10/9 = 1.111, gain = 11.11%.

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