1. A man bought a horse and a carriage for Rs. 3000. He sold the horse at a gain of 20% and the carriage at a loss of 10%, thereby gaining 2% on the whole. Find the cost of the horse. (c)
a. 2200
b. 1800
c. 1200
d. 1000
2. In terms of percentage profit, which among following the best transaction. (d)
a. C.P. 36, Profit 17
b. C.P. 50, Profit 24
c. C.P. 40, Profit 19
d. C.P. 60, Profit 29
3. A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is: (b)
a. No profit, no loss
b. 5%
c. 8%
d. 10%
4. A man gains 20% by selling an article for a certain price. If he sells it at double the price, the percentage of profit will be. (b)
a. 130%
b. 140%
c. 150%
d. 160%
5. Ramya sells an article at three- fourth of its list price and makes a loss of 10%. Find the profit percentage if she sells at the list price. (a)
a. 20%
b. 25%
c. 15%
d. None of these
