model 5 marked price Section-Wise Topic Notes With Detailed Explanation And Example Questions

Question : 1

How much percent above the cost price should a shopkeeper mark his goods so as to earn a profit of 32% after allowing a discount of 12% on the marked price ?

a) 50%

b) 60%

c) 45%

d) 40%

Question : 2

A dealer purchased a washing machine for Rs.7,660. After allowing a discount of 12% on its marked price, he still gains 10%. Find the marked price of the washing machine.

a) Rs.9,575

b) Rs.8,246

c) Rs.9,755

d) Rs.8,426

Question : 3

A publisher printed 2000 copies of a book at a cost of Rs.70,000. He distributes 400 copies free as specimen copies. He gave 30% discount on printed price and the printed price of each book is Rs.75. What is his gain or loss percentage ?

a) 20% gain

b) 10% loss

c) 10% gain

d) 20% loss

Question : 4

The marked price of an article is 50% above cost price. When marked price is increased by 20% and selling price is increased by 20%, the profit doubles. If original marked price is Rs.300, then original selling price is

a) Rs.200

b) Rs.240

c) Rs.275

d) Rs.250

Question : 5

The marked price of an article is 10% higher than cost price. A discount of 10% is given on marked price. In this kind of sale, the seller bears :

a) no loss, no gain

b) a gain of 1%

c) a loss of 1%

d) a loss of 5%

Question : 6

At what per cent above the cost price, must a shop–keeper marks his goods so that he gains 20% even after giving a discount of 10% on the marked price ?

a) 25%

b) 33$1/3$%

c) 37$1/2$%

d) 30%