If selling price is multiplied by 3, the profit becomes 5 times the original profit. Find the original profit percentage. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If selling price is multiplied by 3, the profit becomes 5 times the original profit. Find the original profit percentage.
A. 125%
B. 100%
C. 150%
D. 50%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let original SP = S, CP = C. Profit P = S - C. New SP = 3S. New Profit = 3S - C. Given: 3S - C = 5(S - C). 3S - C = 5S - 5C. 4C = 2S. S = 2C. Profit = 2C - C = C. Profit % = (C/C) * 100 = 100%.

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Question #1
Two sellers A and B claim the same profit percentage on selling an item for Rs. 1800. A calculates his profit on the selling price, while B calculates it on the cost price. If the difference in their profit is Rs. 150, what is the claimed profit percentage?
A. 30%
B. 33.33%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let profit percentage be P. A's profit = P% of 1800. B's Cost Price = 1800 / (1 + P/100). B's profit = 1800 - [1800 / (1 + P/100)]. If P = 33.33% (1/3), A's profit = 1800 * (1/3) = 600. B's profit = 1800 - (1800 / (4/3)) = 1800 - 1350 = 450. Difference = 600 - 450 = 150. Claimed profit percentage = 33.33%.

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Question #2
A shopkeeper sells a shirt for Rs. 720, gaining 20%. What is the cost price?
A. Rs. 600
B. Rs. 640
C. Rs. 680
D. Rs. 560

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CP = 720 / 1.20 = 600.

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Question #3
A manufacturer sells to a wholesaler at a profit of 20%. The wholesaler sells to a retailer at a profit of 25%. The retailer sells to a customer at a profit of 40%. If the customer pays Rs. 4200, find the manufacturing cost.
A. Rs. 2000
B. Rs. 2200
C. Rs. 2400
D. Rs. 1800

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let Manufacturing Cost = X. X * 1.20 * 1.25 * 1.40 = 4200. X * 1.50 * 1.40 = 4200. 2.10X = 4200. X = 2000.

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