If the selling price of an article is Rs. 330 and the profit is 10%, find the cost price. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the selling price of an article is Rs. 330 and the profit is 10%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 310
B. Rs. 300
C. Rs. 290
D. Rs. 320
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CP = 330 / 1.10 = 300.

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Question #1
A trader allows a discount of 30% on the marked price and still makes a profit of 20%. If the cost price is Rs. 600, find the marked price.
A. Rs. 950
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 1100
D. Rs. 1028.57

Correct Answer: Option D


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Question #2
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 105 and the loss is 30%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 145
B. Rs. 150
C. Rs. 160
D. Rs. 140

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
SP = 70% of CP => CP = 105 / 0.7 = 150.

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Question #3
A person sells an item at Rs. 450, losing 10%. What would be the selling price to gain 10%?
A. Rs. 520
B. Rs. 540
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 550

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CP = 450 / 0.9 = 500. To gain 10%, SP = 500*1.1 = 550.

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