The cost of an article is Rs. 500. It is marked up by 40% and then a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The cost of an article is Rs. 500. It is marked up by 40% and then a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price?

A. Rs. 480

B. Rs. 470

C. Rs. 490

D. Rs. 460

Answer: Option C

MP = 500×1.4=700, SP=700×0.7=490.

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The population of a town is 10,000. It increases by 10% annually. What will be the population after 2 years?

A. 11000

B. 12000

C. 12100

D. 12200

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Population = P * (1 + R/100)^t = 10000 * (1.10)^2 = 10000 * 1.21 = 12100.

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In a school, 60% boys, 40% girls. 20% of boys and 30% of girls get scholarship. % of students without scholarship:

A. 76%

B. 80%

C. 72%

D. 70%

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Scholarship boys = 12% of total, girls = 12%, total 24%, without = 76%.

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To pass need 40%. A student gets 40 marks and fails by 40. Max marks:

A. 180

B. 250

C. 200

D. 220

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Pass = 80, 40% M = 80 → M = 200.

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