A shopkeeper gives 15% discount on marked price Rs. 800. Selling price is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A shopkeeper gives 15% discount on marked price Rs. 800. Selling price is:

A. 660

B. 680

C. 650

D. 700

Answer: Option B

800 × 0.85 = 680.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage

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Question #1 Report Error

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.

A. No profit no loss

B. 1% loss

C. 2% loss

D. 4% loss

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CP1 = 120/1.2=100, CP2=120/0.8=150. Total CP=250, SP=240. Loss=10, %=(10/250)×100=4% loss.

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Question #2 Report Error

If 12% of x is 60, then x = ?

A. 500

B. 550

C. 400

D. 450

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
0.12x = 60 → x = 60/0.12 = 500.

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Question #3 Report Error

Price up 20%, person buys 2 kg less for Rs. 60. Original price/kg:

A. Rs. 5

B. Rs. 4

C. Rs. 7

D. Rs. 6

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Original price x, xy=60. New 1.2x(y-2)=60 → 1.2×60 - 2.4x =60 → x=5.

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