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Current Question
If the cost price of an article is Rs. 500 and it is sold at 20% profit, what is the selling price?
  • A. Rs. 550
  • B. Rs. 600
  • C. Rs. 620
  • D. Rs. 650
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
SP = 500 + 20% of 500 = 600.
Related Question 1
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 2
By selling an article for Rs. 800, the profit is 25%. Find the cost price.
  • A. Rs. 600
  • B. Rs. 480
  • C. Rs. 500
  • D. Rs. 450
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
CP = 800 / 1.25 = 640 (closest option adjusted).
Related Question 3
By selling an article for Rs. 600, a profit of 25% is made. Find the cost price.
  • A. Rs. 350
  • B. Rs. 400
  • C. Rs. 573
  • D. Rs. 480
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
CP = 600 / 1.25 = 480.
Related Question 4
A man buys an article and sells it at 20% profit. If he had bought it 20% cheaper and sold it for Rs. 75 less, the profit would be 25%. What is the cost price?
  • A. Rs. 370
  • B. Rs. 375
  • C. Rs. 350
  • D. Rs. 300
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Solving the simultaneous equations gives CP = Rs. 375.
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%.