If the cost price of 9 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles, find the loss percent. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If the cost price of 9 articles is equal to the selling price of 10 articles, find the loss percent.

A. 15%

B. 12%

C. 8%

D. 10%

Answer: Option D

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Let CP of 1 = 1, CP of 9 = 9, SP of 10 = 9 => SP of 1 = 9/10 = 0.9, loss = 10%.

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A person sells an article at Rs. 275, gaining 10%. What is the cost price?

A. Rs. 255

B. Rs. 240

C. Rs. 250

D. Rs. 260

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
CP = 275/1.1 = 250.

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A shopkeeper sells a shirt for Rs. 800, making a profit of 25%. What is the cost price?

A. Rs. 640

B. Rs. 620

C. Rs. 660

D. Rs. 680

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
CP = 800/1.25 = 640.

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A shopkeeper buys a product for Rs. 450 and sells it at a loss of 8%. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 400

B. Rs. 420

C. Rs. 430

D. Rs. 414

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Loss = 8% of 450 = 36, SP = 450 - 36 = 414.

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