Profit and Loss Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The cost price of item B is Rs. 150/- more than the cost price of item A. Item A was sold at a profit of 10% and item B was sold at a loss of 20%. If the respective ratio of selling prices of items A and B is 11 : 12, what is the cost price of item B?

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    Rs. 450/-
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    Rs. 420/-
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Rs. 400/-
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Rs. 350/-
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Rs. 480/-
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "Rs. 450/-"

Q:

By selling an article for Rs. 700 a man lost 30 %. At what price should he have sold it to gain 30%? 

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    Rs . 910
    Correct
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    Rs . 1200
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Rs . 1232
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Rs . 1300
    Correct
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Answer : 4. "Rs . 1300 "

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The cost price of 60 articles is same as the selling price of x articles. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the value of x?

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    15
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    50
    Correct
    Wrong
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    30
    Correct
    Wrong
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    80
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Answer : 2. "50"

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A scooter was purchased for Rs 30,000 and Rs 3,000 was spent to repair it. It was sold for Rs 39,600. What was the profit percentage?

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    15
    Correct
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    20
    Correct
    Wrong
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    25
    Correct
    Wrong
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    10
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "20"

Q:

Arun bought an old computer and spent ₹110 on its repairs. He then sold it to Bhola at a profit of 20%. Bhola sold it to Chandan at a loss of 10%. Chandan finally sold it for ₹1,188 at a profit of 10%. How much did Arun buy the computer for?

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    ₹890
    Correct
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    ₹640
    Correct
    Wrong
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    ₹750
    Correct
    Wrong
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    ₹1,050
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Answer : 1. "₹890"

Q:

What is the discount rate of a gift whose selling price is Rs. 420 after a reduction of Rs. 60 on its marked price ?

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    10.5
    Correct
    Wrong
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    12.5
    Correct
    Wrong
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    14.5
    Correct
    Wrong
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    13.5
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "12.5"

Q:

A car worth Rs 30,000 was sold by A to B at 10 % profit. B sold the car back to A at 5 % loss. In the entire transaction.

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    A gain Rs 1500
    Correct
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    A loss Rs 1500
    Correct
    Wrong
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    A gain Rs. 1650
    Correct
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    A gain Rs. 1850
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Answer : 3. "A gain Rs. 1650"

Q:

A shopkeeper allows 25% discount on his advertised price and to make a profit 25% on his outlay. What is the advertised price (in Rs.) on which he gains Rs. 6000?

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    36000
    Correct
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    45000
    Correct
    Wrong
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    39000
    Correct
    Wrong
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    40000
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "40000"

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