By selling a watch for Rs. 900, a shopkeeper loses 10%. What is the cost price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

By selling a watch for Rs. 900, a shopkeeper loses 10%. What is the cost price?
A. Rs. 980
B. Rs. 1050
C. Rs. 1000
D. Rs. 950
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Selling Price = 900. Loss = 10%. Cost Price = 900 / 0.90 = 1000.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 450 and the selling price is Rs. 540, what is the profit percentage?
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option B


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Profit = 90, profit% = 90/450*100=20%.

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A vendor buys bananas at 6 for Rs. 5 and sells them at 5 for Rs. 6. If his total profit is Rs. 55, find the total number of bananas bought.
A. 150
B. 200
C. 180
D. 120

Correct Answer: Option A


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Cost Price of 30 bananas = 5 * 5 = 25. Selling Price of 30 bananas = 6 * 6 = 36. Profit on 30 bananas = 11. Total profit is 55, which is 5 times 11. Total bananas = 30 * 5 = 150.

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A shopkeeper sells a T-shirt for Rs. 660, gaining 10%. Find the cost price.
A. Rs. 580
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 640
D. Rs. 620

Correct Answer: Option B


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