A man buys a cycle for Rs. 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man buys a cycle for Rs. 1400 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 1210

B. Rs. 1190

C. Rs. 1150

D. Rs. 1180

Answer: Option B

SP = 1400 × 0.85 = 1190.

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Question #1 Report Error

A sum of money at compound interest becomes 3 times in 6 years. How many years will it take to become 27 times?

A. 24 years

B. 18 years

C. 15 years

D. 12 years

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
3^3=27. Since 3 times in 6 years, 27 times = 3 intervals = 18 years.

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Question #2 Report Error

In an election between two candidates, one got 35% of the total valid votes and lost by 1500 votes. Find the total valid votes.

A. 4500

B. 5000

C. 4000

D. 5500

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Loser = 35%, Winner = 65%. Difference = 30%. 30% of Total = 1500. Total = 5000.

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Question #3 Report Error

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and the breadth is decreased by 20%, what is the percentage change in its perimeter?

A. 2.5% increase

B. Cannot be determined

C. 5% increase

D. No change

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Perimeter change depends on the original values of length and breadth, so cannot be determined without them.

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