Ishath bought 15 pieces of [email protected],500/- each and sold all of them at the total price of Rs.81, 000/-. What is the percent profit earned in the deal? a) 18.66 b) 20 c) 25 d) 36 e) None of these

Ishath bought 15 pieces of [email protected],500/- each and sold all of them at the total price of Rs.81, 000/-. What is the percent profit earned in the deal?
a) 18.66
b) 20
c) 25
d) 36
e) None of these
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Total cost of 15 pieces of Mobiles= 15×4500 = Rs. 67500
Total Sales prices of 15 pieces of Mobiles= Rs. 81000
Profit% = 81000 – 67500 / 67500 × 100
= 13500/67500 × 100 = 20%
Answer: b)
by

Related questions

Manish purchased 25 kg of rice @ Rs32 per kg and 15 kg of rice @ Rs 36 per kg. He mixed the two varieties of rice and sold it @ Rs 40.20 per kg. What is the percent profit earned? 1. 25 2. 40 3. 30 4. 20

Description : Manish purchased 25 kg of rice @ Rs32 per kg and 15 kg of rice @ Rs 36 per kg. He mixed the two varieties of rice and sold it @ Rs 40.20 per kg. What is the percent profit earned? 1. 25 2. 40 3. 30 4. 20

Last Answer : 4. 20

Mr. Xavier invested a certain amount in Debit and Equity funds in the ratio of 4 : 5 respectively. At the end of one year, he earned a total dividend of 30% on his investment. After one year he reinvested the amount including dividend in the ratio of 6 : 7 in Debt and Equity Funds. If the amount reinvested in Equity Funds was Rs. 94,500/-, what was the original amount invested in Equity Funds? (a) Rs. 75,000/- (b) Rs. 81,000/- (c) Rs. 60,000/- (d) Rs. 65,000/- (e) None of these

Description : Mr. Xavier invested a certain amount in Debit and Equity funds in the ratio of 4 : 5 respectively. At the end of one year, he earned a total dividend of 30% on his investment. After one year he reinvested the amount including ... . 81,000/- (c) Rs. 60,000/- (d) Rs. 65,000/- (e) None of these

Last Answer : (a) Rs. 75,000/-

Arjun bought 100 mangoes at the same price . 40 of them were of lower quality. He sold the remaining 60 mangoes at 60% more than the cost price. If in total, he earned a 28% profit, What is his profit/loss percentage, on the 40 mangoes of lower quality? a)20% profit b)15% profit c)20% loss d)15% loss

Description : Arjun bought 100 mangoes at the same price . 40 of them were of lower quality. He sold the remaining 60 mangoes at 60% more than the cost price. If in total, he earned a 28% profit, What is his ... loss percentage, on the 40 mangoes of lower quality? a)20% profit b)15% profit c)20% loss d)15% loss

Last Answer : c)20% loss

A manufacture undertakes to supply 2000 pieces of a particular component at Rs.25 per piece. According to his estimates, even if 5% fail to pass the quality tests, then he will make a profit of 25%. However as it turned out, 50% of the components were rejected. What is the loss to the manufacture? [TCS recruitment exam question] A. Rs 12,000 B. Rs 13,000 C. Rs 14,000 D. Rs 15,000 E. None f these

Description : A manufacture undertakes to supply 2000 pieces of a particular component at Rs.25 per piece. According to his estimates, even if 5% fail to pass the quality tests, then he will make a profit of 25%. However as it turned out, ... A. Rs 12,000 B. Rs 13,000 C. Rs 14,000 D. Rs 15,000 E. None f these

Last Answer : Answer - B. Rs 13,000 Explanation: 5% of 2000=100 so 2000-100=1900 so,if he sells 1900 he will get 25% profit cost per piece rs 25 so 25x 1900 don't solve here if 125% . ... /125=38000=CP if 50% rejected,only 1000 pieces sold so 1000 25=25000=SP loss=cp-sp= 38000-25000=13000

A person sold an item for Rs. 14280 after giving 15% discount on the labelled price and earned 19% profit on the cost price. What would have been the percentage profit, had he not given the discount? a) 30% b) 34% c) 40% d) 42.5% e) None of these

Description : A person sold an item for Rs. 14280 after giving 15% discount on the labelled price and earned 19% profit on the cost price. What would have been the percentage profit, had he not given the discount? a) 30% b) 34% c) 40% d) 42.5% e) None of these

Last Answer : Labelled price = [(14280×100)/85] = Rs. 16800 Or, 23X/120 = 69/5 Or, X= [(69×120)/(23×5)] = 72km. Answer is: c)

Vignesh purchased a TV set for Rs.11, 250 after getting discount of 10% on the labelled price. He spent Rs.150 on transport and Rs.800 on installation. At what price should it be sold so that the profit earned would have been 15% if no discount was offered? a) Rs.11877.50 b) Rs.16367.50 c) Rs.14247.50 d) Rs.15467.50 e) Rs.17567.50

Description : Vignesh purchased a TV set for Rs.11, 250 after getting discount of 10% on the labelled price. He spent Rs.150 on transport and Rs.800 on installation. At what price should it be sold so that the profit earned would have ... a) Rs.11877.50 b) Rs.16367.50 c) Rs.14247.50 d) Rs.15467.50 e) Rs.17567.50

Last Answer : Marked price = 11250 × 10/9 = Rs. 12500 Total cost=12500 + 150 + 800=Rs. 13450 S.P = 13450 × 115/100 = Rs. 15467.50 Answer: d)

A vendor bought 30 dozen bananas at Rs.16 per dozen. He sold 10 dozens at Rs.20 per dozen and 16 dozens at Rs.25 per dozen. The remaining 4 dozens were rotten and he threw away. Find his profit percentage. a)20% b)25% c)30% d)33 1/3%

Description : A vendor bought 30 dozen bananas at Rs.16 per dozen. He sold 10 dozens at Rs.20 per dozen and 16 dozens at Rs.25 per dozen. The remaining 4 dozens were rotten and he threw away. Find his profit percentage. a)20% b)25% c)30% d)33 1/3%

Last Answer : b)25%

Amit sold an article for Rs 630 and earned a profit of 20%. Find the cost price for Amit. 1. Rs 555 2. Rs 535 3. Rs 552 4. Rs 525

Description : Amit sold an article for Rs 630 and earned a profit of 20%. Find the cost price for Amit. 1. Rs 555 2. Rs 535 3. Rs 552 4. Rs 525

Last Answer : 4. Rs 525

Jimmy bought 25 apples for Rs.10 and sold them at the rate of 24 apples for Rs.12. What is the percentage of profit made by him? A. 25% B. 70% C. 60% D. 100%

Description : Jimmy bought 25 apples for Rs.10 and sold them at the rate of 24 apples for Rs.12. What is the percentage of profit made by him? A. 25% B. 70% C. 60% D. 100%

Last Answer : Answer – A (25%) Explanation – CP of 1 apple=10/25=2/5 SP of 1 apple=12/24=1/2 profit= 1/2-2/5=1/10 %= [(1/10) / (2/5) ] x 100 =25 %

Jagdeep bought a refrigerator with 20% discount on the labeled price. Had he bought at it with 30% discount, he would have saved Rs. 500 more. At what price did he buy the refrigerator? A. Rs 5000 B. Rs 10,000 C. Rs 12,500 D. Rs 15,000

Description : Jagdeep bought a refrigerator with 20% discount on the labeled price. Had he bought at it with 30% discount, he would have saved Rs. 500 more. At what price did he buy the refrigerator? A. Rs 5000 B. Rs 10,000 C. Rs 12,500 D. Rs 15,000 

Last Answer : Answer – A. Rs 5,000 Explanation – Let the labelled price be Rs.x Then, (80% of x)- (70% of x) = 500 10% of x =500 10%………..500 100%…………? ?= (500 x 100/10) = 5000=x

A shopkeeper marked a suit at Rs.400. He sold it after allowing a discount, and still made at a profit of 25%. At what percentage above its cost price did he marked the suit, if he sold it for Rs.320? a)50% b)66 2/3% c)62 1/2% d)56 1/4%

Description : A shopkeeper marked a suit at Rs.400. He sold it after allowing a discount, and still made at a profit of 25%. At what percentage above its cost price did he marked the suit, if he sold it for Rs.320? a)50% b)66 2/3% c)62 1/2% d)56 1/4%

Last Answer : d)56 1/4%

Hemant sold 10 sarees for a total profit of Rs. 460 and 12 sarees for a total profit of Rs. 144. At what profit per saree should he sell the remaining 20 sarees so that he gets an average profit of Rs. 18 per sarees? A. Rs 7.10 B. Rs 7.60 C. Rs 7.99 D. Rs 8

Description : Hemant sold 10 sarees for a total profit of Rs. 460 and 12 sarees for a total profit of Rs. 144. At what profit per saree should he sell the remaining 20 sarees so that he gets an average profit of Rs. 18 per sarees? A. Rs 7.10 B. Rs 7.60 C. Rs 7.99 D. Rs 8

Last Answer : Answer – B (Rs 7.60) Explanation – Total profit required = Rs.(42 x 18) = Rs.756 Profit on 22 sarees = Rs. (460 + 144) = Rs. 604 Profit on 20 sarees = Rs. (756 – 604) = Rs. 152 Average profit on these sarees = Rs.(152/20) = Rs. 7.60

Amar sold a camera at 20% profit to Bhavan. Bhavan sold it to Chetan at 30% loss. Chetan bought the camera for Rs.840. find the cost price of Chetan, had Amar sold the camera to Bhavan at 30% loss and Bhavan sold it to Chetan at 20% profit (in Rs.) a)1160 b)1080 c)840 d)720

Description : Amar sold a camera at 20% profit to Bhavan. Bhavan sold it to Chetan at 30% loss. Chetan bought the camera for Rs.840. find the cost price of Chetan, had Amar sold the camera to Bhavan at 30% loss and Bhavan sold it to Chetan at 20% profit (in Rs.) a)1160 b)1080 c)840 d)720

Last Answer : c)840

A shopkeeper sold a toothpaste at a profit of 12.5%. His cost price was Rs.5 less than his selling price. find his cost price (in Rs.) a)30 b)36 c)40 d)50

Description : A shopkeeper sold a toothpaste at a profit of 12.5%. His cost price was Rs.5 less than his selling price. find his cost price (in Rs.) a)30 b)36 c)40 d)50

Last Answer : c)40

A man who makes a profit of 25 percent by selling sugar at Rs. 4.25/kg., lowers his price so as to gain only 5 paise per Kg. In what ratio must his sales be increased so that his total profit may be the same as before? a) 1 : 5 b) 1 : 11 c) 1 : 13 d) 1 : 17 e) 1 : 21

Description : A man who makes a profit of 25 percent by selling sugar at Rs. 4.25/kg., lowers his price so as to gain only 5 paise per Kg. In what ratio must his sales be increased so that his total profit may be the same as before? a) 1 : 5 b) 1 : 11 c) 1 : 13 d) 1 : 17 e) 1 : 21

Last Answer : 125% C.P. of sugar per kg = Rs. 4.25 C.P of the sugar per kg = [4.25×100] / 125 = Rs. 3.40. thus, the profit on 1 kg 85 paise by reducing price to 5 paise, to make same profit he must sell, 85/5 = 17kg so required ratio = 1 : 17. Answer: d)

If a book is sold at 20% more than its usual price, an extra profit of Rs.120 would be made on it. find its usual selling price. a)Rs.500 b)Rs.600 c)Rs.750 d)Rs.800

Description : If a book is sold at 20% more than its usual price, an extra profit of Rs.120 would be made on it. find its usual selling price. a)Rs.500 b)Rs.600 c)Rs.750 d)Rs.800

Last Answer : b)Rs.600

Avinash, Bala and Chandran invested Rs.45,000/-, Rs. 70, 000/- and Rs. 90,000/- respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs.1,64,000/-. What will be Bala’s share in the profit? a) Rs.56, 000/- b) Rs.46, 000/- c) Rs. 50, 000/- d) Rs.75, 000/- e) None of these

Description : Avinash, Bala and Chandran invested Rs.45,000/-, Rs. 70, 000/- and Rs. 90,000/- respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs.1,64,000/-. What will be Bala’s share in the profit? a) Rs.56, 000/- b) Rs.46, 000/- c) Rs. 50, 000/- d) Rs.75, 000/- e) None of these

Last Answer : Profit sharing ratio of Avinash,Bala & Chandran = 45000 : 70000 : 90,000 = 45 : 70 : 90 = 9 : 14 : 18 Bala's share of profit after two year =Rs.164000 × 14 × 41 = Rs. 4000 ×14 = Rs. 56000 Answer: a)

Mr. Sathyan invested Rs.20, 000/- with rate of interest@20 p.c.p.a. The interest was compounded half yearly for first one year and in the next year it was compounded yearly. What will be the total interest earned at the end of two years? a) Rs.7600 b) Rs. 9040 c) Rs. 8750 d) Rs. 6900

Description : Mr. Sathyan invested Rs.20, 000/- with rate of interest@20 p.c.p.a. The interest was compounded half yearly for first one year and in the next year it was compounded yearly. What will be the total interest earned at the end of two years? a) Rs.7600 b) Rs. 9040 c) Rs. 8750 d) Rs. 6900

Last Answer : Total interest = 20000 × 110/100 × 110/100 × 120/100 - 20000 = 29040 - 20000= Rs. 9040 Answer: b)

A shopkeeper declares that he sells rice at the cost price. However he uses a weight of 425 grams. Instead of 500 grams, what is his percentage of profit? a) a) 16 5/6 b) 15 c) c) 20 7/23 d) 25 e) None of these

Description : A shopkeeper declares that he sells rice at the cost price. However he uses a weight of 425 grams. Instead of 500 grams, what is his percentage of profit? a) a) 16 5/6 b) 15 c) c) 20 7/23 d) 25 e) None of these

Last Answer : % profit = Loss/Actual Weight x 100 = 500 – 425/500 × 100 = 75/500 x 100 = 15% Answer: b)

Arun sold two napkins at same price.He earned 10% profit on one napkin and suffered 10% loss on the other, what was his overall profit/loss percentage? a)No profit no loss b)1% profit c)1% loss d)None of these

Description : Arun sold two napkins at same price.He earned 10% profit on one napkin and suffered 10% loss on the other, what was his overall profit/loss percentage? a)No profit no loss b)1% profit c)1% loss d)None of these

Last Answer : c)1% loss

Ashwin purchased a second hand machine for Rs.1 lakh. Over the first year after its purchase. He incurred an expense of Rs.20000 in maintaining it. At the end of the first year he sold it for Rs.80000. Find his profit/loss percentage. If 25% of the total cost price (i.e., purchased price + expenses) is to be deducted on account of depreciation. a)12.5% profit b)12.5% loss c)11 1/9% profit d)11 1/9% loss

Description : Ashwin purchased a second hand machine for Rs.1 lakh. Over the first year after its purchase. He incurred an expense of Rs.20000 in maintaining it. At the end of the first year he sold it for Rs.80000. Find his ... account of depreciation. a)12.5% profit b)12.5% loss c)11 1/9% profit d)11 1/9% loss

Last Answer : d)11 1/9% loss 

A shirt was sold at a profit of Rs.50. If a trouser was sold at half the profit percentage and the cost price of the trouser is thrice that of shirt, find the profit made on the trouser (in.Rs.) a)25 b)50 c)75 d)100

Description : A shirt was sold at a profit of Rs.50. If a trouser was sold at half the profit percentage and the cost price of the trouser is thrice that of shirt, find the profit made on the trouser (in.Rs.) a)25 b)50 c)75 d)100 

Last Answer : c)75

The profit earned after selling a Laptop for Rs.1,754/- is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs.1,492/-. What is the cost price of the article? a) Rs. 1,239/- b) Rs. 1,456/- c) Rs. 1,786/- d) Rs. 1,623/- e) Rs. 1,345/-

Description : The profit earned after selling a Laptop for Rs.1,754/- is the same as loss incurred after selling the article for Rs.1,492/-. What is the cost price of the article? a) Rs. 1,239/- b) Rs. 1,456/- c) Rs. 1,786/- d) Rs. 1,623/- e) Rs. 1,345/-

Last Answer : Let the C.P. of a Laptop = Rs. x 1754 - x = x - 1492 2x = 3246 x = 3246 / 2 = 1623 Answer: d)

Shan bought 30 liters of milk at the rate of Rs.8 per liter. He got it churned after spending Rs.10 and 5kg of cream and 30 liter of toned milk were obtained. If he sold the cream at Rs.30 per kg and toned milk at Rs.4 per liter, his profit in the transaction is: A. 20% B. 8% C. 30% D. 40%

Description : Shan bought 30 liters of milk at the rate of Rs.8 per liter. He got it churned after spending Rs.10 and 5kg of cream and 30 liter of toned milk were obtained. If he sold the cream at Rs.30 per kg and toned milk at Rs.4 per liter, his profit in the transaction is: A. 20% B. 8% C. 30% D. 40%

Last Answer : Answer – B .8% Explanation: CP =Rs.(30 x 8 + 10) = Rs.250 SP = Rs. (30 x 5 + 30 x 4) = Rs.270 Gain% = (20/250 x 100)% = 8%

Ravi marked his Walkman at 60% above his cost price. If he had decreased his discount from 20% to 10%. he would have earned Rs.80 more. Find his cost price. a)640 b)600 c)500 d)800

Description : Ravi marked his Walkman at 60% above his cost price. If he had decreased his discount from 20% to 10%. he would have earned Rs.80 more. Find his cost price. a)640 b)600 c)500 d)800

Last Answer : c)500

What is the wholesale cost of a dress? a. The dress was listed at a price that would have given the store a profit of 20 percent of the wholesale cost. b. After as 10% discount on the list price, the dress sold for a net profit of 10 Rupees.

Description : What is the wholesale cost of a dress? a. The dress was listed at a price that would have given the store a profit of 20 percent of the wholesale cost. b. After as 10% discount on the list price ... question. e) If the data in statement a, b and c together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Last Answer : Let C be the wholesale price, listed Price be P. from (a), P = 1.2C From (b), 0.9P = C + 10. Using statement (a), 1.2C = C + 10, from this we can determine C. From (C), ... even if we combine information from other statements. So (a) and (b) together are sufficient to answer the question. Answer: c)

I bought 15 pens and sold 12 of them at the cost price of 18 pens. What is the profit percentage? a) 50 b) 25 c) 30 d) 45

Description : I bought 15 pens and sold 12 of them at the cost price of 18 pens. What is the profit percentage? a) 50 b) 25 c) 30 d) 45

Last Answer : a) 50

Saina spent Rs. 44,668/- on her air tickets, Rs.56,732 on buying gifts to the family members and the remaining 22% of the total amount she had as cash with her. What was the total amount ? a) Rs. 1,25,800/- b) Rs. 1,30,000/- c) Rs. 1,10,500/- d) Rs. 1,68,300/- e) Rs. 1,50,000/-

Description : Saina spent Rs. 44,668/- on her air tickets, Rs.56,732 on buying gifts to the family members and the remaining 22% of the total amount she had as cash with her. What was the total amount ? a) Rs. 1,25,800/- b) Rs. 1,30,000/- c) Rs. 1,10,500/- d) Rs. 1,68,300/- e) Rs. 1,50,000/- 

Last Answer : Saving = 22% Spent = a00 - 22) = 78% Spending money = 44668 + 56732 = 101400 78%- 101400 100% = 101400 100/78 = 130000 Answer: b)

A man sells two flats for Rs. 8000 each. neither loosing nor gaining in the deal. If he sold one at a gain of 25%, the other commodity sold at a loss of: A. 50/3 % B. 18 /3% C. 25% D. 32%

Description : A man sells two flats for Rs. 8000 each. neither loosing nor gaining in the deal. If he sold one at a gain of 25%, the other commodity sold at a loss of: A. 50/3 % B. 18 /3% C. 25% D. 32%

Last Answer : Answer – A (50/3 %) Explanation – Total S.P = 16000 Rs. and Total C.P = 16000 Rs. S.P. of Ist = Rs. 8000. Gain on it = 25% C.P of Ist = Rs. (100/125 x 8000) = Rs.6400 C.P of 2nd = Rs, (16000 – 6400) = Rs. 9600. S.P of 2nd = 8000. ∴loss on 2nd commodity = (1600/9600 x 100)% = 50/3%

Ganesha, Harish and Raghu started a business with investments of Rs.15000, Rs.18000 and Rs.21000. At the end of the one year, they earned a total profit of Rs.5400. Find the respective shares of Ganesh, Harish and Raghu in the profit (in Rs.) a)1500,1800,2100 b)1360,1800,2240 c)1750,2100,2450 d)1890,2100,2310

Description : Ganesha, Harish and Raghu started a business with investments of Rs.15000, Rs.18000 and Rs.21000. At the end of the one year, they earned a total profit of Rs.5400. Find the respective shares of Ganesh, Harish ... profit (in Rs.) a)1500,1800,2100 b)1360,1800,2240 c)1750,2100,2450 d)1890,2100,2310 

Last Answer : a)1500,1800,2100

3 people A, B, C invested in a business in the ratio of 5:6:9. After 3months B withdraw half of her capital. If the Sum invested by A is 32000, then what is the profit earned by B at the end of the year out of the total profit of Rs. 48250? A) 17965.33 B) 70767.50 C) 46189.25 D) 10193.66

Description : 3 people A, B, C invested in a business in the ratio of 5:6:9. After 3months B withdraw half of her capital. If the Sum invested by A is 32000, then what is the profit earned by B at the end of the year out of the total profit of Rs. 48250? A) 17965.33 B) 70767.50 C) 46189.25 D) 10193.66

Last Answer : Answer: D) Let A, B, C put amounts be 5x,6x,9x respectively Then A's investment is 5x=32000=> x=Rs.6400 Then, B, C puts amount is Rs.38400 & 57600 =32000*12 : 38400 *3 +19200 * 9:57600*12 =>384000:288000:691200 =20:15:36 B’s profit is 48250* 15/71 =Rs. 10193.66

Nithish bought two purses which together cost him Rs.440. He sold one of the purse at a loss of 20% and the other one at a gain of 40%. The selling price of both purse are same. Then find out the cost price of both purse. a) Rs.150 and Rs.290 b) Rs.140 and Rs.300 c) Rs.170 and Rs.270 d) Rs.160 and Rs.280 e) None of the Above

Description : Nithish bought two purses which together cost him Rs.440. He sold one of the purse at a loss of 20% and the other one at a gain of 40%. The selling price of both purse are same. Then find out the cost price of both ... Rs.140 and Rs.300 c) Rs.170 and Rs.270 d) Rs.160 and Rs.280 e) None of the Above

Last Answer : 80/100 * x = 140/100 * y x = 7/4y x + y = 440 7/4 y + y = 440 y = 160 ; x = 280 Answer: d)

A and B started a business jointly. A’s investment was thrice the investment of B and the period of his investment was two times the period of investment of B. If B received Rs.4000 as profit, then their total profit is : a) Rs.16,000 b) Rs.20,000 c) Rs.24,000 d) Rs.28,000 e) None of these

Description : A and B started a business jointly. A’s investment was thrice the investment of B and the period of his investment was two times the period of investment of B. If B received Rs.4000 as profit, then their total profit is : a) Rs.16,000 b) Rs.20,000 c) Rs.24,000 d) Rs.28,000 e) None of these

Last Answer : Suppose B invested Rs. x for y months. Then, A invested Rs.3x for 2y months. So, A : B = (3x × 2y) : (x × y) = 6xy : xy = 6 : 1 So, B’s profit : total profit = 1 : 7 Let the total profit be Rs. x. Then, 1 / 7 = 40000 / x Or x = 28000. Answer: d)

P started a business in 1990 by investing Rs.25,000. She invested Rs. 10,000 as additional amount in 1991 and her friend Q joined her with an amount of Rs.35,000. P invested another Rs. 10,000 in 1992 and R joined them with Rs. 35,000. At the end of these 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 150,000. Find Q's share? a) Rs.50,000 b) Rs.65,000 c) Rs.75,000 d) Rs.15,000

Description : P started a business in 1990 by investing Rs.25,000. She invested Rs. 10,000 as additional amount in 1991 and her friend Q joined her with an amount of Rs.35,000. P invested another Rs. 10,000 in 1992 and R joined them ... ,000. Find Q's share? a) Rs.50,000 b) Rs.65,000 c) Rs.75,000 d) Rs.15,000

Last Answer : Answer: A) P invested Rs.25,000 for 12 months, Rs.(25000 + 10000) for 12 months, , Rs.(25000 + 10000 + 10000) for 12 months. i.e., P invested Rs.25,000 for 12 months, Rs.35000 for 12 months Rs.45000 for 12 months. Q ... Q's share = Rs.(1,50,000 x 2 /(3+2+1)) = Rs.(1,50,000 x 2/6) = Rs.50,000

A shopkeeper bought 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs 45 per Kg. He sold 40% of the total quantity at the rate of Rs 50 per Kg. Approximately, at what price per Kg should he sell the remaining quantity to make 25 per cent overall profit? 1. Rs 54 2. Rs 52 3. Rs 50 4. Rs 60

Description : A shopkeeper bought 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs 45 per Kg. He sold 40% of the total quantity at the rate of Rs 50 per Kg. Approximately, at what price per Kg should he sell the remaining quantity to make 25 per cent overall profit? 1. Rs 54 2. Rs 52 3. Rs 50 4. Rs 60

Last Answer : 4. Rs 60

A and B enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 16,000 and B Rs. 12,000. At the end of 6 months C joins them with a capital of Rs. 20,000. In what ratio should they divide their annual profit? a) 8:6:5 b) 4 :3 :5 c) 5:6:8 d) 5:3:4 e) 5:7:8

Description : A and B enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 16,000 and B Rs. 12,000. At the end of 6 months C joins them with a capital of Rs. 20,000. In what ratio should they divide their annual profit? a) 8:6:5 b) 4 :3 :5 c) 5:6:8 d) 5:3:4 e) 5:7:8

Last Answer : a) 8:6:5

The ratio of the cost price of product A to that of B is 5:7. product A was sold at a profit of 80% and product B was sold at a profit of 20%. If the total profit earned after selling both the (products A and B is Rs 296) what is the difference between the cost prices of product A and B?

Description : The ratio of the cost price of product A to that of B is 5:7. product A was sold at a profit of 80% and product B was sold at a profit of 20%. If the total profit earned after selling both the (products A and B is Rs 296) what is the difference between the cost prices of product A and B?

Last Answer : CP of product A= 5X CP of product B=7x Total price = (5x*0.8)+(7x*0.2) =296 4X+1.4X=296 5.4X=296 x=54.81=55(approx.) difference of the CP= 7x-5x=2x=2*55  = Rs. 110

Bhuvana bought 50 dozen of bangles at Rs5 per dozen. She spend Rs.125 on a particular tax and she sold them at 50p per each bangle. What was her profit or loss percent?

Description : Bhuvana bought 50 dozen of bangles at Rs5 per dozen. She spend Rs.125 on a particular tax and she sold them at 50p per each bangle. What was her profit or loss percent?

Last Answer : Cost price of 1 dozen bangles = Rs.5 Cost price of 50 dozen bangles = 50*5=Rs. 250  Amount of tax paid = Rs.125  Total cost price=250+125 = 375  Selling price of total number of bangles=50 * 12 * ½ = 300  Loss = 375 – 300 = 75 loss percentage = (75*100)/375 = 20%

Meeta purchased 35 rings at the rate of Rs. 160 per ring. At what rate per ring should she sell it so that profit earned is 20%? (a) Rs. 180 (b) Rs. 186 (c) Rs. 192 (d) Rs. 194 (e) Rs. 200

Description : Meeta purchased 35 rings at the rate of Rs. 160 per ring. At what rate per ring should she sell it so that profit earned is 20%? (a) Rs. 180 (b) Rs. 186 (c) Rs. 192 (d) Rs. 194 (e) Rs. 200

Last Answer : (c) Rs. 192

The selling price of 30 items is equal to the purchasing price of 25 items. What is the profit percent? 1. 25% 2. 20% 3. 16.67% 4. 20.33%

Description : The selling price of 30 items is equal to the purchasing price of 25 items. What is the profit percent? 1. 25% 2. 20% 3. 16.67% 4. 20.33%

Last Answer : 3. 16.67%

Francis sold his pen at a profit of Rs.5. He calculated his profit percentage on his selling price and found it to be 50%. Find his profit percentage? a)100% b)150% c)200% d)250%

Description : Francis sold his pen at a profit of Rs.5. He calculated his profit percentage on his selling price and found it to be 50%. Find his profit percentage? a)100% b)150% c)200% d)250%

Last Answer : a)100%

The profit made by David in selling his calculator for Rs.400 would be the same as the loss he would have made in selling it at a 25% loss. If he sold his calculator after offering a discount of Rs.100, find the percentage at which he marked it above the cost price. a)56.25% b)62.5% c)60% d)50%

Description : The profit made by David in selling his calculator for Rs.400 would be the same as the loss he would have made in selling it at a 25% loss. If he sold his calculator after offering a discount of Rs.100, find the percentage at which he marked it above the cost price. a)56.25% b)62.5% c)60% d)50%

Last Answer : a)56.25%

Ajay sold a motorbike at a profit of 20% to Balu. Balu sold it to Dinesh at a loss of 20%. If the profit made by Ajay was Rs.120 less than the loss made by Balu, find the cost price of Ajay(in Rs.) a)3000 b)3600 c)3900 d)4500

Description : Ajay sold a motorbike at a profit of 20% to Balu. Balu sold it to Dinesh at a loss of 20%. If the profit made by Ajay was Rs.120 less than the loss made by Balu, find the cost price of Ajay(in Rs.) a)3000 b)3600 c)3900 d)4500

Last Answer : a)3000

Rohit sold his bicycle at 4 % profit. If he sold it for Rs.204 less, he would have made a 30% loss. What was his cost price(in Rs.)? a)630 b)640 c)600 d)560

Description : Rohit sold his bicycle at 4 % profit. If he sold it for Rs.204 less, he would have made a 30% loss. What was his cost price(in Rs.)? a)630 b)640 c)600 d)560

Last Answer : c)600 

Reshma purchased 120 chairs at price of Rs. 110 per chair. He sold 30 chairsat a profit of Rs. 12 per chair and 75 chairs at profit of Rs. 14 per chairs. The remaining chairs were sold at a loss of Rs. 7 per chairs. What is the average profit per table? A. Rs 10.56 B. Rs 10.87 C. Rs 12.123 D. Rs 12.67

Description : Reshma purchased 120 chairs at price of Rs. 110 per chair. He sold 30 chairsat a profit of Rs. 12 per chair and 75 chairs at profit of Rs. 14 per chairs. The remaining chairs were sold at a loss of Rs. 7 per chairs ... the average profit per table? A. Rs 10.56 B. Rs 10.87 C. Rs 12.123 D. Rs 12.67 

Last Answer : Answer – B (Rs 10.875) Explanation – Total C.P = Rs. (120 x 110) =Rs. 13200. Total S.P = Rs.[(30 x 110 + 30 x 12) + (75 x 110 + 75 x 14) + (15 x 110 – 15 x 7) =Rs..14505 Average profit = Rs. (14505 – 13200) /120 = Rs. 1305/120= 10.875

The labelled price of a product is Rs 750. If it is sold at a 20% discount, the dealer earns a 25% profit. What is the cost price? 1. Rs 550 2. Rs 450 3. Rs 435 4. Rs 480

Description : The labelled price of a product is Rs 750. If it is sold at a 20% discount, the dealer earns a 25% profit. What is the cost price? 1. Rs 550 2. Rs 450 3. Rs 435 4. Rs 480

Last Answer : 1. Rs 550

A retailer buys 40 pens at the marked price of 36 pens from a wholesaler. If he sells these pens giving a discount of 1%, what is the profit percent? A. 10% B. 22% C. 25% D. 26%

Description : A retailer buys 40 pens at the marked price of 36 pens from a wholesaler. If he sells these pens giving a discount of 1%, what is the profit percent? A. 10% B. 22% C. 25% D. 26%

Last Answer : Answer – A (10%) Explanation – Let the marked price of each pen be Re. 1. Then, C.P. of 40 pens = Rs. 36. S.P. of 40 pens = 99% of Rs. 40 = Rs. 39.60. ∴ Profit% = [3.60/36 x 100]% = 10%.

A person sold one-third of the total quantity of goods at a profit of 15%. At what profit percent should the remaining quantity be sold so that he makes an overall gain of 21%? 1 : 18% 2 : 27% 3 : 33% 4 : 30% 5 : None of these

Description : A person sold one-third of the total quantity of goods at a profit of 15%. At what profit percent should the remaining quantity be sold so that he makes an overall gain of 21%? 1 : 18% 2 : 27% 3 : 33% 4 : 30% 5 : None of these

Last Answer : 5 : None of these

Sanki purchased 20 dozen notebook at Rs. 48 per dozen. He sold 8 dozen at 10% profit and remaining 12 dozen with 20% profit. What is his profit percentage in the transaction? A. 8% B. 15% C. 16% D. 19%

Description : Sanki purchased 20 dozen notebook at Rs. 48 per dozen. He sold 8 dozen at 10% profit and remaining 12 dozen with 20% profit. What is his profit percentage in the transaction? A. 8% B. 15% C. 16% D. 19% 

Last Answer : Answer – C (16%) Explanation – C.P of 20 dozen = Rs.(48 x 20) = Rs.960 C.P of 8 dozen = Rs. (48 x8) = Rs. 384. C.P of 12 dozen =Rs. (960 – 384) = Rs. 576 Total S.P = Rs. (110/100 x 384 +120/100 x 576) = Rs.1113.60 ∴ Profit % = (153.60/960 x 100)% =16%

The summarized balance sheet of Autolight Limited shows the balances of previous and current year of retained earnings Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 35,000. If dividend paid during the current year amounted to Rs. 5,000 then profit earned during the year will be: (a) Rs. 5,000 (b) Rs. 55,000 (c) Rs. 15,000 (d) Rs. 65,000

Description : The summarized balance sheet of Autolight Limited shows the balances of previous and current year of retained earnings Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 35,000. If dividend paid during the current year amounted to Rs. 5,000 then profit earned during ... (a) Rs. 5,000 (b) Rs. 55,000 (c) Rs. 15,000 (d) Rs. 65,000

Last Answer : (c) Rs. 15,000