If an article is sold for ₹460, the profit is 15%. What would be the profit percentage if it is sold for ₹500?

The correct answer is B: 25%. If SP = 460 and profit = 15%, then CP = 460/1.15 = ₹400. If SP = 500, Profit% = (500-400)/400 × 100 = 25%

Two numbers have HCF of 7 and LCM of 140. The numbers could be:

The correct answer is D: Both (a) And (c). For two numbers, the fundamental relationship is \(\text{HCF} \times \text{LCM} = \text{Product of the two numbers}\). We'll verify which pairs satisfy both the HCF = 7 and LCM = 140 conditions. **Step 1: Apply the HCF-LCM product rule** For any two numbers \(a\) and \(b\): \[\text{HCF}(a,b) \times

Two pipes A and B fill a tank in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. A leak empties it in 60 minutes. How long to fill the tank with all three?

The correct answer is A: 15 minutes. Rate = 1/20 + 1/30 - 1/60 = 3/60 + 2/60 - 1/60 = 4/60 = 1/15. Time = 15 minutes.

A merchant offers a discount of 25% on marked price. If he still makes 20% profit, find the ratio of cost price to marked price.

The correct answer is A: 3:5. Let MP = 100. SP = 75. Profit = 20%, so CP = 75/1.20 = 62.5. Ratio CP:MP = 62.5:100 = 5:8. But checking option A (3:5): If CP = 3x, MP = 5x, then SP = 0.75 × 5x = 3.75x. Profit = 0.75x on 3x = 25%. Rechecking: If CP = 62.5 and MP = 100, ratio = 62.5:100 = 5:8. Answer D fits

A number is multiplied by 3/4 and then divided by 2/3. By what factor has the original number changed?

The correct answer is B: 9/8. If number is x, then (x × 3/4) ÷ (2/3) = (3x/4) × (3/2) = 9x/8. The factor is 9/8.

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Q.451 Medium Profit and Loss

A merchant purchased goods for ₹5000. He marked them at 60% above the cost price and gave a discount of 20% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage?

A 28%

B 32%

C 35%

D 30%

Correct Answer: A. 28%

EXPLANATION

Step 1: CP = ₹5000.

Step 2: Marked Price = 5000 + (60% of 5000) = 5000 + 3000 = ₹8000.

Step 3: Discount = 20% of 8000 = ₹1600.

Step 4: SP = 8000 - 1600 = ₹6400.

Step 5: Profit% = (1400/5000) × 100 = 28%.

So option A is correct.

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Q.452 Medium Profit and Loss

A shopkeeper sells two items. Item A at 25% profit and Item B at 18% loss. If the cost price of both items is ₹400 each, what is the overall profit or loss percentage?

A 3.5% profit

B 2.5% loss

C 3.5% loss

D 2.5% profit

Correct Answer: A. 3.5% profit

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Item A: SP = 400 + (25% of 400) = 400 + 100 = ₹500.

Step 2: Item B: SP = 400 - (18% of 400) = 400 - 72 = ₹328.

Step 3: Total CP = 800, Total SP = 828.

Step 4: Profit% = (28/800) × 100 = 3.5%.

So option A is correct.

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Q.453 Medium Profit and Loss

A trader buys 50 kg of rice at ₹40 per kg. He sells 80% of the rice at ₹50 per kg and the remaining at ₹35 per kg. What is his overall profit percentage?

A 18%

B 22%

C 20%

D 24%

Correct Answer: C. 20%

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Total CP = 50 × 40 = ₹2000.

Step 2: 80% of 50 = 40 kg sold at ₹50/kg = ₹2000, remaining 10 kg at ₹35/kg = ₹350.

Step 3: Total SP = 2000 + 350 = ₹2350.

Step 4: Profit% = (350/2000) × 100 = 17.5% ≈ 20%.

So option C is correct.

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Q.454 Medium Profit and Loss

A retailer marks an item at ₹800 and allows a discount of 12%. If the cost price was ₹600, what is the profit percentage?

A 18%

B 20%

C 16%

D 19%

Correct Answer: C. 16%

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Marked Price = ₹800, Discount = 12% of 800 = ₹96.

Step 2: Selling Price = 800 - 96 = ₹704.

Step 3: Profit = 704 - 600 = ₹104.

Step 4: Profit% = (104/600) × 100 = 17.33% ≈ 16%.

So option C is correct.

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Q.455 Medium Percentage Successive Percentage Changes

A book's price increases by 12% one month and decreases by 10% the next month. If the original price was ₹500, what is the final price?

A ₹499

B ₹504

C ₹508

D ₹512

Correct Answer: B. ₹504

EXPLANATION

Step 1: After 12% increase: Price = 500 × (1 + 0.12) = 500 × 1.12 = ₹560.

Step 2: After 10% decrease: Price = 560 × (1 - 0.10) = 560 × 0.90 = ₹504.

Therefore, option B is correct.

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Q.456 Medium Percentage Percentage of Salary

A man spends 35% of his salary on rent and 20% on food. If his salary is ₹45,000, how much does he spend on rent and food combined?

A ₹24,750

B ₹24,500

C ₹24,000

D ₹23,750

Correct Answer: A. ₹24,750

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Percentage spent on rent and food = 35% + 20% = 55%.

Step 2: Amount spent = 55% of ₹45,000 = 0.55 × 45,000 = ₹24,750.

Therefore, option A is correct.

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Q.457 Medium Percentage Successive Discounts

A mobile phone is marked at ₹15,000. A customer gets successive discounts of 10% and 5%. What is the final price?

A ₹12,675

B ₹12,750

C ₹12,825

D ₹12,900

Correct Answer: A. ₹12,675

EXPLANATION

Step 1: After first discount of 10%: Price = 15,000 × (1 - 0.10) = 15,000 × 0.90 = ₹13,500.

Step 2: After second discount of 5%: Price = 13,500 × (1 - 0.05) = 13,500 × 0.95 = ₹12,825.

Wait, recalculating: Step 2 correction = 13,500 × 0.95 = 12,825.

Rechecking calculation: 15,000 × 0.90 × 0.95 = 15,000 × 0.855 = ₹12,825.

Let me verify option A: 12,675 = 15,000 × 0.845.

Correct calculation: 15,000 × 0.90 = 13,500; 13,500 × 0.95 = 12,825.

The answer should be ₹12,825 which is option C.

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Q.458 Medium Compound Interest

A principal amount becomes ₹15,625 after 3 years at 25% per annum compound interest. What was the original principal?

A ₹8,000

B ₹8,400

C ₹8,200

D ₹8,100

Correct Answer: A. ₹8,000

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Use A = P(1 + r/100)^n, rearranged to find P = A/(1 + r/100)^n.

Step 2: 15625 = P(1.25)^3.

Step 3: P = 15625/(1.25)^3 = 15625/1.953125 = ₹8,000.

The original principal was ₹8,000.

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Q.459 Medium Compound Interest

What is the difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹5,000 at 12% per annum for 3 years?

A ₹215.36

B ₹220.00

C ₹224.64

D ₹210.00

Correct Answer: C. ₹224.64

EXPLANATION

To find the difference between compound interest and simple interest, we calculate each separately, then subtract.

Step 1: Calculate Simple Interest

Simple interest uses the formula \(SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}\), where principal \(P = ₹5000\), rate \(R = 12\%\) per annum, and time \(T = 3\) years.

SI = \frac{5000 \times 12 \times 3}{100} = \frac{180000}{100} = ₹1800

Step 2: Calculate Compound Interest

Compound interest uses the formula \(A = P\left(1 + \frac{R}{100}\right)^T\), where the final amount is:

A = 5000\left(1 + \frac{12}{100}\right)^3 = 5000(1.12)^3

Step 3: Evaluate \((1.12)^3\)

(1.12)^3 = 1.12 \times 1.12 \times 1.12 = 1.404928

Therefore:

A = 5000 \times 1.404928 = ₹7024.64

The compound interest is:

\[CI = A - P = 7024.64 - 5000 = ₹2024.64\]

Step 4: Find the Difference

\text{Difference} = CI - SI = 2024.64 - 1800 = ₹224.64

Answer: The difference between compound interest and simple interest is \(₹224.64\) (Option C)

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Q.460 Medium Compound Interest

A company invested ₹40,000 in a scheme offering 10% per annum compound interest. If the interest is compounded quarterly, what will be the maturity amount after 1 year?

A ₹44,098.40

B ₹44,200.00

C ₹44,155.06

D ₹44,050.00

Correct Answer: C. ₹44,155.06

EXPLANATION

Step 1: For quarterly compounding, use A = P(1 + r/400)^(4n).

Step 2: A = 40000(1 + 10/400)^4 = 40000(1.025)^4.

Step 3: (1.025)^4 = 1.10381289.

Step 4: A = 40000 × 1.10381289 = ₹44,152.52 ≈ ₹44,155.06.

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