model 9 selling an article & interchanging its values Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 26 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2013]

On selling an article for Rs.170, a shopkeeper loses 15%. In order to gain 20%, he must sell that article at :

a) Rs.215.50

b) Rs.240

c) Rs.210

d) Rs.212.50

Question : 27 [SSC CGL Prelim 2008]

A shopkeeper bought 80kg of sugar at the rate of Rs.13.50 per kg. He mixed it with 120kg of sugar costing Rs.16 per kg. In order to make a profit of 20%, he must sell the mixture at

a) Rs.18 per kg

b) Rs.16.40 per kg

c) Rs.15 per kg

d) Rs.17 per kg

Question : 28 [SSC CPO S.I.2009]

By selling a basket for Rs.19.50, a shopkeeper gains 30%. For how much should he sell it to gain 40% ?

a) Rs.21

b) Rs.24

c) Rs.23

d) Rs.21.50

Question : 29 [SSC CHSL 2014]

Mr. Y purchased a flat for Rs.9,25, 000 and spent Rs.35, 000 for its renovation. If he sold the flat for 10, 80, 000 then his profit percent is

a) 15.0

b) 20.0

c) 12.5

d) 17.5

Question : 30 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

After selling 5% of a quantity of sugar, 5 kg. of sugar remains. Find the total quantity of sugar.

a) 19 kg.

b) 100 kg.

c) 95 kg.

d) 5$5/19$ kg.