If the cost price of an article is Rs. 520 and the selling price is Rs. 650, what is the profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the cost price of an article is Rs. 520 and the selling price is Rs. 650, what is the profit percentage?
A. 25%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 30%
Answer: Option A
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Question #1
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 270 and the profit is 35%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 200
B. Rs. 210
C. Rs. 190
D. Rs. 220

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CP = 270 / 1.35 = 200.

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Question #2
A person sells an article at a profit of 25%. If the cost price is Rs. 320, what is the selling price?
A. Rs. 420
B. Rs. 360
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 380

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SP = 320 * 1.25 = 400.

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Question #3
The marked price is 40% above the cost price. A discount of 20% is given, resulting in a profit of Rs. 48. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 350
C. Rs. 450
D. Rs. 300

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let Cost Price = 100x. Marked Price = 140x. Selling Price = 140x * 0.80 = 112x. Profit = 12x. 12x = 48. x = 4. Cost Price = 100 * 4 = 400.

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