Model 1 Basic Concepts Of C.P And S.P Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2014]

If there is a profit of 20% on the cost price, the per centage of profit on the sale price is

a) 15$1/3$%

b) 12 %

c) 16$2/3$%

d) 16 %

Question : 7 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2013]

The total cost of 8 buckets and 5 mugs is Rs.92 and the total cost of 5 buckets and 8 mugs is Rs.77. Find the cost of 2 mugs and 3 buckets.

a) Rs.30

b) Rs.70

c) Rs.35

d) Rs.38

Question : 8 [SSC CHSL 2010]

If the cost price of an article is 80% of its selling price, the profit per cent is :

a) 24%

b) 22$1/2$%

c) 20 %

d) 25%

Question : 9 [SSC SO 2007]

By what per cent must the cost price be raised in fixing the sale price in order that there may be a profit of 20% after allowing a commission of 10% ?

a) 33$1/3$%

b) 133$1/3$%

c) 25%

d) 30%

Question : 10 [SSC CHSL 2012]

By selling 33 metres of cloth, a person gains the cost of 11 metres. Find his gain%.

a) 33%

b) 33$1/2$%

c) 33$1/3$%

d) 34$1/3$%