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Profit Loss & Discount Test 17

25 bilingual MCQs from Profit Loss & Discount, including 5 fresh LearnAtMyPlace original supplemental questions with detailed solutions. Designed for cross-exam quantitative aptitude practice with preserved ₹, ×, %, ratios and Hindi wording.

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  1. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    1. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹5100, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹5100 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹234
    • B. ₹434
    • C. ₹534
    • D. ₹334 (Correct)

    Explanation: MP_A=5100×100/90=5666; MP_B=5100×100/85=6000; difference=334. / MP_A=5100×100/90=5666; MP_B=5100×100/85=6000; अंतर=334.

  2. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    2. In a discount table, Shop A gives 20% discount and Shop B gives 30% discount. If both selling prices are ₹5200, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 20% और Shop B 30% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹5200 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹928 (Correct)
    • B. ₹1128
    • C. ₹1028
    • D. ₹828

    Explanation: MP_A=5200×100/80=6500; MP_B=5200×100/70=7428; difference=928. / MP_A=5200×100/80=6500; MP_B=5200×100/70=7428; अंतर=928.

  3. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    3. In a discount table, Shop A gives 25% discount and Shop B gives 40% discount. If both selling prices are ₹5300, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 25% और Shop B 40% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹5300 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹1867
    • B. ₹1667
    • C. ₹1767 (Correct)
    • D. ₹1967

    Explanation: MP_A=5300×100/75=7066; MP_B=5300×100/60=8833; difference=1767. / MP_A=5300×100/75=7066; MP_B=5300×100/60=8833; अंतर=1767.

  4. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    4. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹5400, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹5400 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹452
    • B. ₹252
    • C. ₹352 (Correct)
    • D. ₹552

    Explanation: MP_A=5400×100/90=6000; MP_B=5400×100/85=6352; difference=352. / MP_A=5400×100/90=6000; MP_B=5400×100/85=6352; अंतर=352.

  5. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    5. An item costs ₹5500. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹5500 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

    • A. 15.20% (Correct)
    • B. 10.20%
    • C. 25.20%
    • D. 20.20%

    Explanation: MP=8800; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=6336; profit%=15.20%. / MP=8800; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=6336; लाभ%=15.20%.

  6. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    6. An item costs ₹5600. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹5600 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

    • A. 20.20%
    • B. 10.20%
    • C. 15.20% (Correct)
    • D. 25.20%

    Explanation: MP=8960; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=6451; profit%=15.20%. / MP=8960; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=6451; लाभ%=15.20%.

  7. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    7. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹5700 and is sold at 20% profit. At what loss percentage should B be sold for no overall profit/loss? / B की लागत A से 50% अधिक है। A का CP ₹5700 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

    • A. 18.33%
    • B. 23.33%
    • C. 8.33%
    • D. 13.33% (Correct)

    Explanation: Total CP=14250; SP of A=6840; required SP of B=7410; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=14250; A का SP=6840; B का आवश्यक SP=7410; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  8. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    8. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹5800 and is sold at 20% profit. At what loss percentage should B be sold for no overall profit/loss? / B की लागत A से 50% अधिक है। A का CP ₹5800 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

    • A. 13.33% (Correct)
    • B. 18.33%
    • C. 23.33%
    • D. 8.33%

    Explanation: Total CP=14500; SP of A=6960; required SP of B=7540; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=14500; A का SP=6960; B का आवश्यक SP=7540; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  9. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    9. Marked price is ₹5900. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹5900 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹790
    • B. ₹690
    • C. ₹490
    • D. ₹590 (Correct)

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 590. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 590.

  10. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    10. Marked price is ₹6000. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹6000 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹500
    • B. ₹800
    • C. ₹700
    • D. ₹600 (Correct)

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 600. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 600.

  11. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    11. In a discount table, Shop A gives 20% discount and Shop B gives 30% discount. If both selling prices are ₹6100, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 20% और Shop B 30% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹6100 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹989
    • B. ₹1189
    • C. ₹1289
    • D. ₹1089 (Correct)

    Explanation: MP_A=6100×100/80=7625; MP_B=6100×100/70=8714; difference=1089. / MP_A=6100×100/80=7625; MP_B=6100×100/70=8714; अंतर=1089.

  12. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    12. In a discount table, Shop A gives 25% discount and Shop B gives 40% discount. If both selling prices are ₹6200, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 25% और Shop B 40% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹6200 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹2267
    • B. ₹1967
    • C. ₹2067 (Correct)
    • D. ₹2167

    Explanation: MP_A=6200×100/75=8266; MP_B=6200×100/60=10333; difference=2067. / MP_A=6200×100/75=8266; MP_B=6200×100/60=10333; अंतर=2067.

  13. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    13. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹6300, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹6300 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹411 (Correct)
    • B. ₹611
    • C. ₹511
    • D. ₹311

    Explanation: MP_A=6300×100/90=7000; MP_B=6300×100/85=7411; difference=411. / MP_A=6300×100/90=7000; MP_B=6300×100/85=7411; अंतर=411.

  14. Profit Loss & Discount — DI: common SP and discount table

    14. In a discount table, Shop A gives 20% discount and Shop B gives 30% discount. If both selling prices are ₹6400, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 20% और Shop B 30% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹6400 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹1042
    • B. ₹1242
    • C. ₹1142 (Correct)
    • D. ₹1342

    Explanation: MP_A=6400×100/80=8000; MP_B=6400×100/70=9142; difference=1142. / MP_A=6400×100/80=8000; MP_B=6400×100/70=9142; अंतर=1142.

  15. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    15. An item costs ₹6500. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹6500 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

    • A. 20.20%
    • B. 10.20%
    • C. 15.20% (Correct)
    • D. 25.20%

    Explanation: MP=10400; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=7488; profit%=15.20%. / MP=10400; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=7488; लाभ%=15.20%.

  16. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    16. An item costs ₹6600. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹6600 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

    • A. 20.20%
    • B. 10.20%
    • C. 15.20% (Correct)
    • D. 25.20%

    Explanation: MP=10560; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=7603; profit%=15.20%. / MP=10560; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=7603; लाभ%=15.20%.

  17. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    17. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹6700 and is sold at 20% profit. At what loss percentage should B be sold for no overall profit/loss? / B की लागत A से 50% अधिक है। A का CP ₹6700 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

    • A. 18.33%
    • B. 13.33% (Correct)
    • C. 23.33%
    • D. 8.33%

    Explanation: Total CP=16750; SP of A=8040; required SP of B=8710; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=16750; A का SP=8040; B का आवश्यक SP=8710; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  18. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    18. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹6800 and is sold at 20% profit. At what loss percentage should B be sold for no overall profit/loss? / B की लागत A से 50% अधिक है। A का CP ₹6800 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

    • A. 8.33%
    • B. 13.33% (Correct)
    • C. 18.33%
    • D. 23.33%

    Explanation: Total CP=17000; SP of A=8160; required SP of B=8840; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=17000; A का SP=8160; B का आवश्यक SP=8840; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  19. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    19. Marked price is ₹6900. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹6900 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹790
    • B. ₹890
    • C. ₹690 (Correct)
    • D. ₹590

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 690. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 690.

  20. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    20. Marked price is ₹7000. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹7000 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹700 (Correct)
    • B. ₹900
    • C. ₹800
    • D. ₹600

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 700. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 700.

  21. Profit Loss & Discount — Percentage / प्रतिशत

    21. 25% of 600 is: / 600 का 25% कितना है?

    • A. 140
    • B. 150 (Correct)
    • C. 160
    • D. 170

    Explanation: 25% = 25/100, so answer = 150. / प्रतिशत को 100 से भाग देकर मूल संख्या से गुणा करें।

  22. Profit Loss & Discount — Profit-Loss / लाभ-हानि

    22. An article bought for Rs 850 is sold at 12.5% profit. Find SP. / Rs 850 में खरीदी वस्तु 12.5% लाभ पर बेची गई। SP ज्ञात करें।

    • A. Rs 916
    • B. Rs 956 (Correct)
    • C. Rs 996
    • D. Rs 1036

    Explanation: SP = CP x (100 + profit%)/100 = 850 x 112.5/100 = Rs 956. / लाभ प्रतिशत जोड़कर विक्रय मूल्य निकालें।

  23. Profit Loss & Discount — Time & Work / समय और कार्य

    23. A finishes a work in 15 days and B in 21 days. Together they finish in: / A 15 दिन और B 21 दिन में काम पूरा करते हैं। साथ में समय?

    • A. 7.800000000000001 days
    • B. 8.8 days (Correct)
    • C. 9.8 days
    • D. 10.8 days

    Explanation: Combined time = ab/(a+b) = 15 x 21 / 36 = 8.8 days. / संयुक्त कार्य में दरें जोड़ी जाती हैं।

  24. Profit Loss & Discount — Speed Conversion / चाल परिवर्तन

    24. 108 km/h equals: / 108 किमी/घंटा बराबर है:

    • A. 27 m/s
    • B. 30 m/s (Correct)
    • C. 33 m/s
    • D. 35 m/s

    Explanation: km/h to m/s conversion uses x 5/18. 108 x 5/18 = 30. / किमी/घंटा को मी/से में बदलने के लिए 5/18 से गुणा करें।

  25. Profit Loss & Discount — Simplification / सरलीकरण

    25. Simplify: 25 x 18 + 25 - 18. / सरल करें: 25 x 18 + 25 - 18.

    • A. 449
    • B. 457 (Correct)
    • C. 465
    • D. 473

    Explanation: Apply BODMAS: 450 + 25 - 18 = 457. / पहले गुणा, फिर जोड़-घटाव करें।