Basic Maths and Reasoning MCQs (page 78 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 1541–1560.
- 1541.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 7,050 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 4,700
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 7,050 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 4,700.
- 1542.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 750 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 500
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 750 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 500.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 875 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 700
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 875 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 700.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 5,280 and makes a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 4,800
Selling price = 110% of cost price, so cost price = 5,280 × 100 ÷ 110 = Rs 4,800.
- 1545.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 4,500 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 3,000
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 4,500 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 3,000.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 4,400 and makes a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 4,000
Selling price = 110% of cost price, so cost price = 4,400 × 100 ÷ 110 = Rs 4,000.
- 1547.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 3,450 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 2,300
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 3,450 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 2,300.
- 1548.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 1,950 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 1,300
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 1,950 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 1,300.
- 1549.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 2,750 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 2,200
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 2,750 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 2,200.
- 1550.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 1,920 and makes a profit of 20%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 1,600
Selling price = 120% of cost price, so cost price = 1,920 × 100 ÷ 120 = Rs 1,600.
- 1551.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 3,375 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: B. Rs 2,700
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 3,375 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 2,700.
- 1552.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 5,280 and makes a profit of 20%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 4,400
Selling price = 120% of cost price, so cost price = 5,280 × 100 ÷ 120 = Rs 4,400.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 625 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 500
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 625 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 500.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 750 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 500
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 750 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 500.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 3,625 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 2,900
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 3,625 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 2,900.
- 1556.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 7,500 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 5,000
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 7,500 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 5,000.
- 1557.
A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 875 and makes a profit of 25%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 700
Selling price = 125% of cost price, so cost price = 875 × 100 ÷ 125 = Rs 700.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 5,060 and makes a profit of 10%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 4,600
Selling price = 110% of cost price, so cost price = 5,060 × 100 ÷ 110 = Rs 4,600.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 1,680 and makes a profit of 20%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: D. Rs 1,400
Selling price = 120% of cost price, so cost price = 1,680 × 100 ÷ 120 = Rs 1,400.
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A shopkeeper sells an item for Rs 6,300 and makes a profit of 50%. What was the cost price?
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Answer: C. Rs 4,200
Selling price = 150% of cost price, so cost price = 6,300 × 100 ÷ 150 = Rs 4,200.