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Current Question
A shopkeeper incurs 15% loss. If the selling price is Rs. 102, what is the gain price for a 20% profit?
  • A. Rs. 150
  • B. Rs. 144
  • C. Rs. 138
  • D. Rs. 132
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
First, find the cost price, then add 20%.
Related Question 1
Selling a house for Rs. 45000 yields a 1/8 gain. What price gives 5% loss?
  • A. Rs. 38750
  • B. Rs. 38000
  • C. Rs. 40000
  • D. Rs. 42000
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Find CP, then apply loss.
Related Question 2
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 3
If the selling price of 50 articles equals the cost price of 40 articles, find the gain or loss percent.
  • A. 20% loss
  • B. 20% gain
  • C. 25% loss
  • D. 25% gain
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
CP higher than SP leads to 20% loss.
Related Question 4
If the cost price of 50 articles equals the selling price of 40 articles, what is the gain or loss percent?
  • A. 20% loss
  • B. 20% profit
  • C. 10% profit
  • D. None
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
SP/CP ratio = 50/40 = 1.25 ⇒ 25% profit (not in options).
Related Question 5
A shopkeeper sells goods worth Rs. 25000 at 20% profit and the rest at 10% loss. Find the total cost price.
  • A. Rs. 25000
  • B. Rs. 20000
  • C. Rs. 15000
  • D. Rs. 22000
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Net adjustment gives a total CP of Rs. 20000.