Profit & Loss

Q-PL-3Q.61

If a shopkeeper marks an item 50% above its CP and if 12% discount is given on the marked price and the shopkeeper makes profit of 256 Rs, then what will be the actual cost price of the item?

1. (a) 1000 Rs.
2. (b) 800 Rs.
3. (c) 750 Rs.
4. (d) 1200 Rs.
5. (e) 900 Rs.

Q-PL-4Q.76

When a person sold an article, his profit percent is 60% of the selling price. If the cost price is increased by 75% and the selling price remains the same, then find decrement in the profit is what percent of the selling price of the article?

1. (a) 25%
2. (b) 30%
3. (c) 40%
4. (d) 27.5%
5. (e) None of these

Q-PL-5Q.79

An article is marked 66 2/3 % above the cost price and loss incurred on selling that article is 25% of the discount given on it. Then, find the discount % given?

1. (a) 48 1/3 %
2. (b) 53 1/3 %
3. (c) 58 1/3 %
4. (d) 63 1/3 %
5. (e) 60 %

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Q-PL-6

A shopkeeper gives a discount of 40% on MRP and further he gives another discount of 25% on cash payment. Find the total equivalent discount.