A man sells two articles for Rs. 120 each. On one he gains 20%, and on the other he loses 20%. Find his overall profit or loss percent. MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and sells 8 articles for Rs. 10. Find his profit percent.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
CP of 1 article = 8/10 = 0.8, SP of 1 = 10/8 = 1.25. Profit = 0.45, % = (0.45/0.8)×100 = 56.25%.
CP of 1 article = 8/10 = 0.8, SP of 1 = 10/8 = 1.25. Profit = 0.45, % = (0.45/0.8)×100 = 56.25%.
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A student scored 42% marks and failed by 12 marks. Another student scored 58% marks and got 20 marks more than the passing marks. Find the maximum marks.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
0.42M + 12 = 0.58M - 20 → 32 = 0.16M → M = 200.
0.42M + 12 = 0.58M - 20 → 32 = 0.16M → M = 200.
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In a school, 60% boys, 40% girls. 20% of boys and 30% of girls get scholarship. % of students without scholarship:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Scholarship boys = 12% of total, girls = 12%, total 24%, without = 76%.
Scholarship boys = 12% of total, girls = 12%, total 24%, without = 76%.
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