The percentage of profit when an article is sold for Rs. 78 is twice than when it is sold for Rs. 69. The cost price of the article is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The percentage of profit when an article is sold for Rs. 78 is twice than when it is sold for Rs. 69. The cost price of the article is:
A. Rs. 51
B. Rs. 49
C. Rs. 60
D. Rs. 57
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let CP = x. Profit at 78 = 78 - x. Profit at 69 = 69 - x. Given: 78 - x = 2(69 - x). 78 - x = 138 - 2x. x = 138 - 78 = 60.

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Question #1
A trader sold a bicycle at a profit of 10%. Had he bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 12 more, he would have gained 25%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 480
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 500

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let CP = 100x. Initial SP = 110x. New CP = 90x. New SP = 110x + 12. New profit is 25% on 90x = 22.5x. New SP = 90x + 22.5x = 112.5x. 112.5x - 110x = 12. 2.5x = 12. x = 4.8. CP = 100 * 4.8 = Rs. 480.

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Question #2
A person bought a watch for Rs. 2000 and sold it for Rs. 1600. What is the loss percentage?
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 20%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Loss = 400, loss% = (400/2000)*100 = 20%.

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Question #3
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 336 and the profit is 12%, find the cost price.
A. Rs. 300
B. Rs. 310
C. Rs. 290
D. Rs. 320

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CP = 336 / 1.12 = 300.

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