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Profit Loss & Discount Test 18

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Profit Loss & Discount Test 18

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 25% discount and Shop B gives 40% discount. If both selling prices are ₹7100, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 25% और Shop B 40% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹7100 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹2467
    • B. ₹2567
    • C. ₹2267
    • D. ₹2367 (Correct)

    Explanation: MP_A=7100×100/75=9466; MP_B=7100×100/60=11833; difference=2367. / MP_A=7100×100/75=9466; MP_B=7100×100/60=11833; अंतर=2367.

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

    2. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹7200, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹7200 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹570
    • B. ₹470 (Correct)
    • C. ₹670
    • D. ₹370

    Explanation: MP_A=7200×100/90=8000; MP_B=7200×100/85=8470; difference=470. / MP_A=7200×100/90=8000; MP_B=7200×100/85=8470; अंतर=470.

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

    3. In a discount table, Shop A gives 20% discount and Shop B gives 30% discount. If both selling prices are ₹7300, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 20% और Shop B 30% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹7300 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹1303 (Correct)
    • B. ₹1503
    • C. ₹1403
    • D. ₹1203

    Explanation: MP_A=7300×100/80=9125; MP_B=7300×100/70=10428; difference=1303. / MP_A=7300×100/80=9125; MP_B=7300×100/70=10428; अंतर=1303.

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

    4. In a discount table, Shop A gives 25% discount and Shop B gives 40% discount. If both selling prices are ₹7400, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 25% और Shop B 40% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹7400 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹2667
    • B. ₹2367
    • C. ₹2467 (Correct)
    • D. ₹2567

    Explanation: MP_A=7400×100/75=9866; MP_B=7400×100/60=12333; difference=2467. / MP_A=7400×100/75=9866; MP_B=7400×100/60=12333; अंतर=2467.

  5. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    5. An item costs ₹7500. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹7500 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

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

    Explanation: MP=12000; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=8640; profit%=15.20%. / MP=12000; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=8640; लाभ%=15.20%.

  6. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    6. An item costs ₹7600. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹7600 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

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

    Explanation: MP=12160; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=8755; profit%=15.20%. / MP=12160; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=8755; लाभ%=15.20%.

  7. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    7. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹7700 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 ₹7700 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

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

    Explanation: Total CP=19250; SP of A=9240; required SP of B=10010; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=19250; A का SP=9240; B का आवश्यक SP=10010; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  8. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    8. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹7800 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 ₹7800 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=19500; SP of A=9360; required SP of B=10140; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=19500; A का SP=9360; B का आवश्यक SP=10140; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  9. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    9. Marked price is ₹7900. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹7900 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹990
    • B. ₹790 (Correct)
    • C. ₹690
    • D. ₹890

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 790. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 790.

  10. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    10. Marked price is ₹8000. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹8000 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹800 (Correct)
    • B. ₹900
    • C. ₹700
    • D. ₹1000

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 800. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 800.

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

    11. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹8100, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹8100 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹429
    • B. ₹629
    • C. ₹729
    • D. ₹529 (Correct)

    Explanation: MP_A=8100×100/90=9000; MP_B=8100×100/85=9529; difference=529. / MP_A=8100×100/90=9000; MP_B=8100×100/85=9529; अंतर=529.

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

    12. In a discount table, Shop A gives 20% discount and Shop B gives 30% discount. If both selling prices are ₹8200, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 20% और Shop B 30% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹8200 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹1564
    • B. ₹1664
    • C. ₹1464 (Correct)
    • D. ₹1364

    Explanation: MP_A=8200×100/80=10250; MP_B=8200×100/70=11714; difference=1464. / MP_A=8200×100/80=10250; MP_B=8200×100/70=11714; अंतर=1464.

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

    13. In a discount table, Shop A gives 25% discount and Shop B gives 40% discount. If both selling prices are ₹8300, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 25% और Shop B 40% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹8300 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹2867
    • B. ₹2767 (Correct)
    • C. ₹2967
    • D. ₹2667

    Explanation: MP_A=8300×100/75=11066; MP_B=8300×100/60=13833; difference=2767. / MP_A=8300×100/75=11066; MP_B=8300×100/60=13833; अंतर=2767.

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

    14. In a discount table, Shop A gives 10% discount and Shop B gives 15% discount. If both selling prices are ₹8400, find the difference between marked prices. / एक discount table में Shop A 10% और Shop B 15% छूट देता है। यदि दोनों का SP ₹8400 है, तो MP का अंतर ज्ञात करें।

    • A. ₹449
    • B. ₹549 (Correct)
    • C. ₹749
    • D. ₹649

    Explanation: MP_A=8400×100/90=9333; MP_B=8400×100/85=9882; difference=549. / MP_A=8400×100/90=9333; MP_B=8400×100/85=9882; अंतर=549.

  15. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    15. An item costs ₹8500. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹8500 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

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

    Explanation: MP=13600; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=9792; profit%=15.20%. / MP=13600; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=9792; लाभ%=15.20%.

  16. Profit Loss & Discount — Advanced successive discount

    16. An item costs ₹8600. It is marked 60% above CP and two discounts of 20% and 10% are allowed. Find profit percentage. / वस्तु का CP ₹8600 है। 60% ऊपर अंकित कर 20% और 10% छूट दी जाती है। लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।

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

    Explanation: MP=13760; after 20% and 10% discounts SP=9907; profit%=15.20%. / MP=13760; 20% और 10% छूट के बाद SP=9907; लाभ%=15.20%.

  17. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    17. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹8700 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 ₹8700 है और 20% लाभ पर बेचा गया। कुल no profit/no loss के लिए B को कितने % हानि पर बेचें?

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

    Explanation: Total CP=21750; SP of A=10440; required SP of B=11310; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=21750; A का SP=10440; B का आवश्यक SP=11310; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  18. Profit Loss & Discount — Balancing profit and loss

    18. B costs 50% more than A. A costs ₹8800 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 ₹8800 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. 13.33% (Correct)
    • D. 8.33%

    Explanation: Total CP=22000; SP of A=10560; required SP of B=11440; loss% on B=13.33%. / कुल CP=22000; A का SP=10560; B का आवश्यक SP=11440; B पर हानि%=13.33%.

  19. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    19. Marked price is ₹8900. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹8900 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹990
    • B. ₹790
    • C. ₹890 (Correct)
    • D. ₹1090

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 890. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 890.

  20. Profit Loss & Discount — Tricky discount comparison

    20. Marked price is ₹9000. If discount is reduced from 25% to 15%, by how much does profit increase? / MP ₹9000 है। छूट 25% से 15% करने पर लाभ कितने रुपये बढ़ेगा?

    • A. ₹800
    • B. ₹1100
    • C. ₹900 (Correct)
    • D. ₹1000

    Explanation: Reducing discount from 25% to 15% increases SP by 10% of MP = 900. / छूट 25% से 15% करने पर SP, MP के 10% से बढ़ता है = 900.

  21. Profit Loss & Discount — Percentage / प्रतिशत

    21. 15% of 575 is: / 575 का 15% कितना है?

    • A. 76.25
    • B. 86.25 (Correct)
    • C. 96.25
    • D. 106.25

    Explanation: 15% = 15/100, so answer = 86.25. / 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 900 is sold at 15% profit. Find SP. / Rs 900 में खरीदी वस्तु 15% लाभ पर बेची गई। SP ज्ञात करें।

    • A. Rs 995
    • B. Rs 1035 (Correct)
    • C. Rs 1075
    • D. Rs 1115

    Explanation: SP = CP x (100 + profit%)/100 = 900 x 115/100 = Rs 1035. / लाभ प्रतिशत जोड़कर विक्रय मूल्य निकालें।

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

    23. A finishes a work in 21 days and B in 27 days. Together they finish in: / A 21 दिन और B 27 दिन में काम पूरा करते हैं। साथ में समय?

    • A. 10.8 days
    • B. 11.8 days (Correct)
    • C. 12.8 days
    • D. 13.8 days

    Explanation: Combined time = ab/(a+b) = 21 x 27 / 48 = 11.8 days. / संयुक्त कार्य में दरें जोड़ी जाती हैं।

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

    24. 54 km/h equals: / 54 किमी/घंटा बराबर है:

    • A. 12 m/s
    • B. 15 m/s (Correct)
    • C. 18 m/s
    • D. 20 m/s

    Explanation: km/h to m/s conversion uses x 5/18. 54 x 5/18 = 15. / किमी/घंटा को मी/से में बदलने के लिए 5/18 से गुणा करें।

  25. Profit Loss & Discount — Simplification / सरलीकरण

    25. Simplify: 24 x 14 + 24 - 14. / सरल करें: 24 x 14 + 24 - 14.

    • A. 338
    • B. 346 (Correct)
    • C. 354
    • D. 362

    Explanation: Apply BODMAS: 336 + 24 - 14 = 346. / पहले गुणा, फिर जोड़-घटाव करें।