The cost of an article is Rs. 500. It is marked up by 40% and then a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The cost of an article is Rs. 500. It is marked up by 40% and then a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 470

B. Rs. 480

C. Rs. 460

D. Rs. 490

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

MP = 500×1.4=700, SP=700×0.7=490.

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To pass an exam, 40% is required. A student got 150 marks and failed by 30 marks. Maximum marks are:

A. 400

B. 450

C. 500

D. 550

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Pass marks = 150 + 30 = 180. 40% of Max = 180 → Max = 180/0.4 = 450.

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A boy scored 85% marks out of 400. How many marks did he get?

A. 350

B. 330

C. 340

D. 320

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Correct Answer: Option C

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85% of 400 = 340.

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Numerator of a fraction increased by 20%, denominator decreased by 10%, fraction becomes 2/3. Original fraction:

A. 3/5

B. 2/5

C. 1/2

D. 1/3

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Correct Answer: Option C

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(1.2a)/(0.9b) = 2/3 → (4/3)(a/b)=2/3 → a/b = 1/2.

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