Aptitude - Profit & Loss Online Quiz



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Q 1 - If a man were to offer his seat for Rs. 720, he would misfortune 25 %. To increase 25% he ought to offer it for:

A - 1200

B - 1000

C - 960

D - 900

Answer : A

Explanation

Let the C.P. be Rs x. Then, 75% of x=720.
∴ 75/100 * x = 720 ⇒ x = (720*4/3) =960.
Now, C.P. =Rs 960 and gain =25%.
∴ S.P. =Rs (125/100*960) =Rs 1200.

Q 2 - Mohan purchased 20 feasting tables for rs. 12000 and sold them at a benefit equivalent to the offering cost of 4 eating tables. The offering cost of every eating table is:

A - 700

B - 750

C - 725

D - 775

Answer : B

Explanation

C.P of each table = rs. (12000/20) = rs. 600
(S.P of 20 tables)- (C.P of 20% table) = profit = S.P of 4 tables
⇒S.P of 16 tables = C.P of 20 tables= 1200
⇒ S.P of 1 table = (12000/16) = R.s 750

Q 3 - A man offers an article for rs. 75 and picks up as much percent as the expense cost of the articles in rupees. The expense cost of the article is:

A - 37.50

B - 40

C - 50

D - 150

Answer : C

Explanation

Let the C.P be RS. X. Then gain =X%
∴S.P = (100+x)/100 *x ⇒ (100+x) x/100 = 75
⇒ X2+100x-7500 =0
⇒ X2+150x-50 x-7500 =0
⇒ (x+150) (x-50) =0
⇒ x=50
∴ C.P = Rs. 50

Q 4 - A broker purchases a few merchandise for Rs. 150. In the event that the overhead costs be 12% of expense value, then at what value should it is sold to acquire 10%?

A - Rs.184.80

B - Rs.185.80

C - Rs.187.80

D - Rs.188.80

Answer : A

Explanation

Total C.P =  Rs. (150+ 12% of 150) = rs .(150+ 12/100*150)=168
Gain = 10%   ⇒ S.P = rs.(110/100*168) = Rs. 184.80

Q 5 - By selling a Book for Rs.20, a man loses one eleventh of what it costs him. The cost of the Book is

A - 22

B - 21

C - 20

D - 19

Answer : A

Explanation

Let us assume cost price is X
i.e., X - 20 = ( 1)/11 X
=>X=22

Q 6 - When a plot is sold for Rs. 33,300, the owner loses 10%. At what price must that plot be sold in order to gain 10%?

A - 41000

B - 40700

C - 41350

D - 41700

Answer : B

Explanation

Let X be the selling price
90: 33300 = 110: X
=>X=33300x110/( 90)=40700

Q 7 - Profit after selling a commodity for Rs. 650 is same loss after selling it for Rs. 550.Its cost is

A - 620

B - 625

C - 600

D - 575

Answer : C

Explanation

Let C.P. =X
650-X=X-550
=>2X=1200
=>X=600

Q 8 - Which of the accompanying is the most reduced proportion?

A - 7:13

B - 17:25

C - 7:15

D - 15:23

Answer : C

Explanation

7/13 =0.538, 17/25 =0.68, 7/15= 0.466, 15/23 =0.652
Clearly, 7/15 is the smallest.

Q 9 - A merchant offers a markdown of 10% on the stamped cost of an article. What's more, still makes a benefit of 20% . In the event that its checked cost is Rs. 800, At that point the expense cost is:

A - Rs. 600

B - Rs. 700

C - Rs. 800

D - Rs. 900

Answer : A

Explanation

M.P  = rs. 800 and discount = 10%
∴ S.P  = Rs. (90/100*800)= 720, profit =20%
∴ C.P = Rs. (100/120*720) = 600

Q 10 - The stamped cost of an electric iron is Rs. 690. The businessperson permits a markdown of 10% and additions 8%. In the event that no rebate is permitted, his addition percent would be:

A - 20%

B - 24%

C - 25%

D - 28%

Answer : A

Explanation

M.P = Rs. 690 and discount= 10%
∴ S.P = 90% of 690 =  Rs.  (90/100*690)=  621 Rs.
Now, S.P =  Rs. 621 and gain% = 8%
∴ C.P  = (100/108*621) = 575 rs.
Now , C.P = Rs. 575 , S.P = 690
∴ Gain%= (115/575*100) % = 20%
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