Basic Maths and Reasoning MCQs (page 72 of 212)
Percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, speed and time, number series and simple logical reasoning, with the working shown for every answer.
4,221 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 1421–1440.
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An item bought for Rs 1,600 is sold for Rs 1,120. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: B. 30%
Loss = Rs 480. Loss % = 480 ÷ 1,600 × 100 = 30% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 2,750 is sold for Rs 2,200. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: B. 20%
Loss = Rs 550. Loss % = 550 ÷ 2,750 × 100 = 20% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,500 is sold for Rs 900. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: C. 40%
Loss = Rs 600. Loss % = 600 ÷ 1,500 × 100 = 40% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 3,400 is sold for Rs 4,250. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: D. 25%
Profit = Rs 850. Profit % = 850 ÷ 3,400 × 100 = 25% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 850 is sold for Rs 1,020. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: B. 20%
Profit = Rs 170. Profit % = 170 ÷ 850 × 100 = 20% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,250 is sold for Rs 1,625. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 30%
Profit = Rs 375. Profit % = 375 ÷ 1,250 × 100 = 30% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 500 is sold for Rs 475. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: B. 5%
Loss = Rs 25. Loss % = 25 ÷ 500 × 100 = 5% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,000 is sold for Rs 1,150. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 15%
Profit = Rs 150. Profit % = 150 ÷ 1,000 × 100 = 15% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 4,050 is sold for Rs 4,860. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 20%
Profit = Rs 810. Profit % = 810 ÷ 4,050 × 100 = 20% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 3,500 is sold for Rs 4,375. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 25%
Profit = Rs 875. Profit % = 875 ÷ 3,500 × 100 = 25% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,650 is sold for Rs 2,475. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 50%
Profit = Rs 825. Profit % = 825 ÷ 1,650 × 100 = 50% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,600 is sold for Rs 1,760. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 10%
Profit = Rs 160. Profit % = 160 ÷ 1,600 × 100 = 10% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,350 is sold for Rs 945. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: C. 30%
Loss = Rs 405. Loss % = 405 ÷ 1,350 × 100 = 30% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 2,100 is sold for Rs 2,940. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 40%
Profit = Rs 840. Profit % = 840 ÷ 2,100 × 100 = 40% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 100 is sold for Rs 50. What is the loss percentage?
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Answer: B. 50%
Loss = Rs 50. Loss % = 50 ÷ 100 × 100 = 50% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 2,600 is sold for Rs 2,730. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: B. 5%
Profit = Rs 130. Profit % = 130 ÷ 2,600 × 100 = 5% (always on the cost price).
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An item bought for Rs 1,900 is sold for Rs 2,850. What is the profit percentage?
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Answer: C. 50%
Profit = Rs 950. Profit % = 950 ÷ 1,900 × 100 = 50% (always on the cost price).
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 2,040 and makes a profit of 20%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 1,700
Selling price = 120% of cost price, so cost price = 2,040 × 100 ÷ 120 = Rs 1,700.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 440 and makes a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 400
Selling price = 110% of cost price, so cost price = 440 × 100 ÷ 110 = Rs 400.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 1,050 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 700
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 1,050 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 700.