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Current Question
A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20/kg with 30 kg at Rs. 36/kg. What is the profit percentage at Rs. 30/kg?
  • A. No profit
  • B. 5%
  • C. 8%
  • D. 10%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Weighted average CP leads to 5% gain.
Related Question 1
Jameel buys paper for Rs. 7200 and spends Rs. 200 on transport. The selling price after markup yields a profit percentage of ____.
  • A. 15.5%
  • B. 40%
  • C. 60%
  • D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Net profit ≈ 15.5%.
Related Question 2
Haroon mixes wheat costing Rs. 11.50/kg and Rs. 14.25/kg. What price per kg gives 30% profit?
  • A. Rs. 14.80
  • B. Rs. 15.40
  • C. Rs. 15.60
  • D. Rs. 16.30
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Weighted CP × 1.3 ≈ Rs. 16.30.
Related Question 3
A trader marks the price 10% above the cost. What discount results in no profit, no loss?
  • A. 10%
  • B. 10.5%
  • C. 11%
  • D. 12.5%
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A discount equal to the markup cancels profit.
Related Question 4
If cost price is Rs. 750 and selling price is Rs. 900, profit percent is ____.
  • A. 15%
  • B. 18%
  • C. 20%
  • D. 25%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Profit = 150 → 150/750 ×100 = 20%.
Related Question 5
If profit is 25% and cost price is Rs. 800, selling price is ____.
  • A. Rs. 900
  • B. Rs. 1000
  • C. Rs. 950
  • D. Rs. 850
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
SP = 1.25 × 800 = 1000.