Cost price Rs. 600, marked up 50%, then discount 20%. Profit percent: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Cost price Rs. 600, marked up 50%, then discount 20%. Profit percent:

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 25%

D. 18%

Answer: Option A

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MP = 600×1.5 = 900, SP = 900×0.8 = 720, profit = 120, profit% = (120/600)×100 = 20%.

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If the price of wheat increases by 30%, by how much percent must consumption be reduced to keep expenditure constant?

A. 23.08%

B. 25%

C. 22.5%

D. 20%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Reduction % = (30/130)×100 ≈ 23.08%.

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A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 15%. The resulting number is 204. Find the original number.

A. 210

B. 200

C. 190

D. 180

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.2 × 0.85 = 1.02, 1.02x = 204 → x = 200.

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In an exam, 70% passed English, 65% Maths, 27% failed both, 248 passed both. Total students:

A. 420

B. 380

C. 400

D. 360

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Failed English=30%, Failed Maths=35%. Failed both=27%. Passed both = 100 - (30+35-27) = 62%. 62% = 248 → total = 400.

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