Selected MCQ

Current Question
A vendor buys toffees at 6 for Rs. 1. How many should he sell for Rs. 1 to gain?
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Reduce quantity to increase gain.
Related Question 1
Selling toffees at 20 for Rs. 1 gives 40% loss. For 20% gain, how many per Rs. 1?
  • A. 16
  • B. 20
  • C. 25
  • D. 24
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Adjust the ratio accordingly.
Related Question 2
Selling 12 toffees for Rs. 1 results in 20% loss. How many for Rs. 1 to gain?
  • A. 5
  • B. 8
  • C. 10
  • D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Reduce quantity to gain.
Related Question 3
If a person buys an article for Rs. 400 and sells it for Rs. 500, what is the gain percent?
  • A. 20%
  • B. 22%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 30%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Profit = 100 ⇒ 25%.
Related Question 4
Selling 12 pencils for Rs. 1 results in 20% loss. How many for Rs. 1 to gain?
  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 12
  • D. 16
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Same logic as loss/gain adjustment.
Related Question 5
Selling 12 oranges for Rs. 1 results in 20% loss. How many should be sold for Rs. 1 to gain?
  • A. 5
  • B. 8
  • C. 10
  • D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Adjust quantity for profit.