If the cost price of an item is Rs. 240 and the selling price is Rs. 216, what is the loss percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the cost price of an item is Rs. 240 and the selling price is Rs. 216, what is the loss percentage?
A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 8%
D. 10%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Loss = 24, loss% = 24/240*100=10%.

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A man bought two horses for Rs. 30000. He sold one at a loss of 15% and the other at a profit of 19%. If the selling price of both horses is the same, what is the cost price of the second horse?
A. Rs. 12500
B. Rs. 10000
C. Rs. 15000
D. Rs. 17500

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let the cost prices be CP1 and CP2. CP1 + CP2 = 30000. Given 0.85 * CP1 = 1.19 * CP2, which simplifies to CP1 / CP2 = 119 / 85 = 7 / 5. The ratio is 7:5. Total parts = 12. 1 part = 30000 / 12 = 2500. CP2 = 5 parts = 5 * 2500 = Rs. 12500.

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A watch dealer pays a 10% custom duty on a watch costing Rs. 500 abroad. He wants to make a 20% profit after allowing a 25% discount. What should be the marked price?
A. Rs. 880
B. Rs. 800
C. Rs. 920
D. Rs. 840

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Total Cost Price = 500 + 10% of 500 = 550. Target Selling Price = 550 * 1.20 = 660. Marked Price = 660 / 0.75 = 880.

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If the selling price of an article is Rs. 405 and the profit is 35%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 290
B. Rs. 300
C. Rs. 310
D. Rs. 320

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CP = 405 / 1.35 = 300.

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