A table is sold for Rs. 450 at a loss of 10%. What is the cost price of the table? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A table is sold for Rs. 450 at a loss of 10%. What is the cost price of the table?
A. Rs. 480
B. Rs. 520
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 490
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Selling Price = 450. Loss = 10%. Cost Price = 450 / 0.90 = 500.

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A shopkeeper sells a chair for Rs. 540, gaining 12.5%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 480
B. Rs. 500
C. Rs. 520
D. Rs. 460

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A trader marks his goods 25% above cost and gives a discount of 20%. What is his profit percent?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 0%
D. 2%

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Question #3
A dealer sells a book for Rs. 330, losing 12%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 350
B. Rs. 360
C. Rs. 385
D. Rs. 375

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SP = 88% of CP => CP = 330 / 0.88 = 375.

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