model 1 profit x after discount y Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6 [SSC SO 2007]

A trader sells his goods at a discount of 20%. He still makes a profit of 25%. If he sells the goods at the marked price only, his profit will be

a) 54.25%

b) 50.25%

c) 56.25%

d) 25.56%

Question : 7 [SSC GL Tier-I 2013]

The cost of manufacturing an article was Rs.900. The trader wants to gain 25% after giving a discount of 10%. The marked price must be :

a) Rs.1000

b) Rs.1200

c) Rs.1500

d) Rs.1250

Question : 8 [SSC SO 2005]

A shopkeeper buys an article for Rs.180. He wishes to gain 20% after allowing a discount of 10% on the marked price to the customer. The marked price will be

a) Rs.300

b) Rs.270

c) Rs.210

d) Rs.240

Question : 9

The true discount on Rs.1, 860 due after a certain time at 5% is Rs.60. Find the time after which it is due.

a) 1 year

b) 9 months

c) 10 months

d) 8 months

Question : 10 [SSC MTS 2013]

After allowing a discount of 12% on the marked price, a shopkeeper still gains 21%. The marked price is above the cost price by

a) 42.5%

b) 37.5%

c) 25%

d) 30%