If the cost price of an article is Rs. 900 and it is sold at a profit of 15%, what is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the cost price of an article is Rs. 900 and it is sold at a profit of 15%, what is the selling price?
A. Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 1050
C. Rs. 1020
D. Rs. 1035
Answer: Option D
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The correct answer is Option D. Detailed explanation will be updated soon.

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Question #1
An article is sold for Rs. 1020, resulting in a 20% loss. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 1275
B. Rs. 1250
C. Rs. 1200
D. Rs. 1300

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
80% of CP = 1020. CP = 1020 / 0.8 = Rs. 1275.

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Question #2
Ravi sold an article to Mohan at a profit of 10%. Mohan sold it to Shyam at a profit of 20%. If Shyam paid Rs. 1320, find the cost price for Ravi.
A. Rs. 1200
B. Rs. 1100
C. Rs. 1000
D. Rs. 900

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let Ravi's Cost Price = X. X * 1.10 * 1.20 = 1320. 1.32X = 1320. X = 1000.

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Question #3
A man bought a shirt for Rs. 450 and sold it for Rs. 540. What is the gain percentage?
A. 30%
B. 25%
C. 20%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gain = 90, gain% = 90/450*100=20%.

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