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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 1
Selling 50 m of cloth gives a profit equal to the selling price of 15 m. Gain percent is ____.
  • A. 35%
  • B. 30%
  • C. 40%
  • D. 42⅔%
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Profit ratio gives 42⅔%.
Related Question 2
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.
Related Question 3
Wheat costing Rs. 9/kg and Rs. 15/kg are mixed in ratio 3: 7. What is the cost price per kg of mixture ____.
  • A. Rs. 13.50
  • B. Rs. 14.50
  • C. Rs. 15.50
  • D. Rs. 16.50
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Weighted average = (3×9+7×15)/10.
Related Question 4
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 5
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%.