Selected MCQ

Current Question
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 840 after 20% discount, what is the marked price?
  • A. Rs. 900
  • B. Rs. 1000
  • C. Rs. 1050
  • D. Rs. 1100
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
80% = 840 ⇒ MP = 1050.
Related Question 1
The marked price of a VCR is Rs. 12000. After successive discounts of 15%, 10% and another discount, find the selling price.
  • A. Rs. 8400
  • B. Rs. 8721
  • C. Rs. 8856
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Applying successive discounts gives Rs. 8721.
Related Question 2
At what marked price should an article costing Rs. 47.50 be sold to gain 25% after 5% discount?
  • A. Rs. 62.50
  • B. Rs. 72.50
  • C. Rs. 75.00
  • D. Rs. 80.00
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
MP = CP × 1.25 / 0.95 = 62.50.
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
After allowing a 15% discount, the selling price is Rs. 6800. What is the marked price?
  • A. Rs. 6400
  • B. Rs. 5600
  • C. Rs. 8000
  • D. Rs. 4800
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
MP = 6800 / 0.85 = 8000.
Related Question 5
If the selling price of an article is Rs. 240 after 20% loss, what was its cost price?
  • A. Rs. 260
  • B. Rs. 280
  • C. Rs. 300
  • D. Rs. 320
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
80% = 240 ⇒ CP = 300.