Selected MCQ

Current Question
In billiards, A gives B 20 points in 60 and C 30 points in 60. How many points does B give C?
  • A. 50
  • B. 40
  • C. 25
  • D. 15
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Relative strength gives 25.
Related Question 1
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 2
Investment of Rs. 13900 split into two parts gives equal returns. One part is ____.
  • A. Rs. 6400
  • B. Rs. 6500
  • C. Rs. 7200
  • D. Rs. 7500
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Solving Equation gives Rs. 6400.
Related Question 3
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 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.