Buy article for Rs. 1800, sell at 12% loss. Selling price: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Buy article for Rs. 1800, sell at 12% loss. Selling price:

A. 1566

B. 1600

C. 1584

D. 1544

Answer: Option C

1800 × 0.88 = 1584.

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Question #1 Report Error

Find the single equivalent discount for successive discounts of 50% and 50%.

A. 80%

B. 50%

C. 100%

D. 75%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Equivalent discount = 50 + 50 - (50 * 50 / 100) = 100 - 25 = 75%.

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Question #2 Report Error

In a mixture of 70 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 5:2. How much water must be added to make the ratio 2:3?

A. 50 L

B. 45 L

C. 55 L

D. 60 L

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Milk = (5/7)×70 = 50 L, water = 20 L. For milk:water = 2:3, water = (3/2)×50 = 75 L. Add 75-20 = 55 L.

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Question #3 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. 1% loss

B. 2% loss

C. 4% loss

D. No profit no loss

Correct Answer: Option C

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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