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Current Question
If a shopkeeper gives a discount of 10% on Rs. 500, what is the final price?
  • A. Rs. 400
  • B. Rs. 420
  • C. Rs. 450
  • D. Rs. 480
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Discount = 50 ⇒ SP = 450.
Related Question 1
A trader marks the price 30% above the cost and gives a discount. Final price is ____.
  • A. Rs. 2250
  • B. Rs. 2000
  • C. Rs. 2150
  • D. Rs. 2200
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Net effect calculation.
Related Question 2
A shopkeeper marks goods 25% above the cost price and gives 10% discount. What is his profit percent ____.
  • A. 10%
  • B. 12.5%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 20%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Net gain = (1.25 × 0.9 − 1) × 100.
Related Question 3
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 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
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.