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. 1035
B. Rs. 1050
C. Rs. 1020
D. Rs. 1000
Answer: Option A
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Question #1
A man buys a shirt for Rs. 400 and sells it for Rs. 480. What is the gain percent?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 15%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gain = 80, gain% = 80/400*100=20%.

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Question #2
A shopkeeper sells a chair for Rs. 450, gaining 12.5%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 380
C. Rs. 410
D. Rs. 420

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CP = 450 / 1.125 = 400.

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Question #3
If the cost price of 3 articles is equal to the selling price of 2 articles, find the gain percent.
A. 33.33%
B. 50%
C. 40%
D. 25%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let CP of 1 = 1, CP of 3 = 3, SP of 2 = 3 => SP of 1 = 3/2 = 1.5, gain = 50%.

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