Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 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
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 4
A shopkeeper gives 5% discount and still gains 23.5%. What was the marked price if the cost price is Rs. 20?
  • A. 24.5
  • B. 28.5
  • C. 30
  • D. Data insufficient
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The reverse calculation yields MP = 30.
Related Question 5
A saree priced at Rs. 400 with successive discounts 10% and 5%. Find the selling price.
  • A. Rs. 357
  • B. Rs. 340
  • C. Rs. 342
  • D. Rs. 338
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Apply discounts successively.