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Arithmetic Aptitude :: Profit and Loss

  1. The cost price of an article is 64% of the marked price. Calculate the gain percent after allowing a discount of 12%?
  2. A.
    37.5%
    B.
    48%
    C.
    50.5%
    D.
    52%

  3. A shopkeeper sold an article offering a discount of 5% and earned a profit of 23.5%. What would have been the percentage of profit earned if no discount was offered?
  4. A.
    24.5
    B.
    28.5
    C.
    30
    D.
    Data inadequate
    E.
    None of these

  5. A man buys 10 articles for Rs. 8 and Sells them at the rate of Rs. 1.25 per article. His gain is:
  6. A.
    20%
    B.
    50%
    C.
    19 ½ %
    D.
    56 ¼ %

  7. There would be 10% loss if a toy is said at Rs. 10.80 per piece. At what price should it be sold to earn a profit of 20%?
  8. A.
    Rs. 12
    B.
    Rs. 12.96
    C.
    Rs. 14.40
    D.
    None of these