The cost price of an article is Rs. 400. If it is sold at a loss of 5%, what is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cost price of an article is Rs. 400. If it is sold at a loss of 5%, what is the selling price?
A. Rs. 390
B. Rs. 385
C. Rs. 380
D. Rs. 370
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Loss = 5% of 400 = 20, SP = 400 - 20 = 380.

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Question #1
By selling 45 lemons for Rs. 40, a man loses 20%. How many should he sell for Rs. 24 to gain 20%?
A. 20
B. 18
C. 16
D. 22

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Selling Price of 45 lemons = 40. Cost Price of 45 lemons = 40 / 0.80 = 50. Desired Selling Price for 45 lemons for 20% profit = 50 * 1.20 = 60. To get Rs. 60, he sells 45 lemons. To get Rs. 24, he must sell (45 / 60) * 24 = 18 lemons.

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Question #2
A man sells an article at a loss of 5%. If he had sold it for Rs. 60 more, he would have gained 10%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 400
C. Rs. 350
D. Rs. 450

Correct Answer: Option B


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Question #3
A person sells an item for Rs. 540, gaining 12.5%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 520
B. Rs. 480
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 460

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CP = 540 / 1.125 = 480.

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