If the cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles, what is the profit percent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If the cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles, what is the profit percent?

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 25%

D. 18%

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Let CP of 1 article = Re.1. CP of 12 = 12, SP of 10 = 12 → SP of 1 = 1.2, profit% = 20%.

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Price increased 12% then decreased 12%. Net change:

A. 1.44% decrease

B. 1.44% increase

C. No change

D. 2.4% decrease

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
1.12×0.88 = 0.9856, 1.44% decrease.

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Question #2

Income Rs. 25000, spends 64%. Income rises 20%, savings to increase 50%. % increase in expenditure:

A. 4.167%

B. 5%

C. 6.25%

D. 3.125%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Initial: inc 25000, exp 16000, sav 9000. New inc 30000, sav 13500, exp 16500. Increase 500 on 16000 = 3.125%.

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Question #3

A student scored 45 marks out of 60. What is his percentage?

A. 80%

B. 70%

C. 72%

D. 75%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
(45/60) × 100 = 75%.

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