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An article sold after 20% discount gives 20% profit. Find the cost price if the selling price is Rs. 72.
  • A. Rs. 72
  • B. Rs. 90
  • C. Rs. 66
  • D. Rs. 96
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Reverse calculation gives CP = Rs. 72.
Related Question 1
Mahad sells an article for Rs. 18000. If he gave 10% discount, the profit would be Rs. 15000. Find the cost price.
  • A. Rs. 15000
  • B. Rs. 16200
  • C. Rs. 14700
  • D. Rs. 15900
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Reverse profit calculation gives CP = Rs. 15000.
Related Question 2
At what marked price should an article costing Rs. 47.50 be sold to gain 25% after 5% discount?
  • A. Rs. 62.50
  • B. Rs. 72.50
  • C. Rs. 75.00
  • D. Rs. 80.00
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
MP = CP × 1.25 / 0.95 = 62.50.
Related Question 3
If the cost price of an article is Rs. 500 and it is sold at 20% profit, what is the selling price?
  • A. Rs. 550
  • B. Rs. 600
  • C. Rs. 620
  • D. Rs. 650
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
SP = 500 + 20% of 500 = 600.
Related Question 4
After decreasing 24% price decrease, the article costs Rs. 912. Find original price.
  • A. 1400
  • B. 1300
  • C. 1200
  • D. 1100
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Reverse percentage calculation.
Related Question 5
A shopkeeper marks goods 25% above the cost price and gives 10% discount. What is his profit percent ____.
  • A. 10%
  • B. 12.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 20%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Net gain = (1.25 × 0.9 − 1) × 100.