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Current Question
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.
Related Question 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
Selling an umbrella for Rs. 300 gives 20% gain. Which discount results in the same price?
  • A. 7%
  • B. 7.5%
  • C. 8%
  • D. 9%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Adjust the discount to match the gain.
Related Question 5
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.