A trader bought articles for Rs. 1500. Five were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 3 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 75. Number of articles: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A trader bought articles for Rs. 1500. Five were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 3 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 75. Number of articles:

A. 80

B. 60

C. 75

D. 70

Answer: Option C

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Let n articles, CP each=1500/n. Sold (n-5) at (1500/n +3). SP = (n-5)(1500/n +3)=1575. Solving gives n=75.

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Original salary 30000, increased 15% then decreased 15%. Final salary:

A. 30000

B. 29325

C. 29250

D. 29175

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Correct Answer: Option B

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30000×1.15×0.85 = 30000×0.9775 = 29325.

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A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 20%. The result is 276. Find the original number.

A. 320

B. 250

C. 300

D. 280

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1.15 × 0.8 = 0.92, 0.92x = 276 → x = 300.

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If 25% of A = 35% of B = 70, then A + B = ?

A. 480

B. 460

C. 380

D. 420

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