alleryA stall takes ₹950 in sales against total costs of ₹720; what is its profit?
- ₹720
- ₹1,670
- ₹230
- ₹270
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Correct answer: C. ₹230
The stall's profit is ₹950 − ₹720 = ₹230.
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A stall takes ₹950 in sales against total costs of ₹720; what is its profit?Read the answer and worked solution →A cycle costs ₹900 plus ₹150 for repairs and sells for ₹980; what is the loss?Read the answer and worked solution →A florist earns ₹180 profit from ₹860 in sales; what is the total cost?Read the answer and worked solution →Six cups cost ₹420 in total; what price per cup gives no profit or loss?Read the answer and worked solution →Ten notebooks cost ₹300 in total and sell at ₹36 each; profit per notebook?Read the answer and worked solution →A ₹75 coupon is used on a ₹640 grocery bill; how much is payable?Read the answer and worked solution →A ₹4,500 phone has ₹800 trade-in credit; what cash payment remains?Read the answer and worked solution →A mixer costs ₹1,800 with a ₹250 refund after purchase; its net cost?Read the answer and worked solution →A student gets 25% off a ₹360 ticket; how much does the student save?Read the answer and worked solution →Ten pens listed at ₹20 each get a 10% bulk discount; total payment?Read the answer and worked solution →After a flat ₹120 discount, a kettle costs ₹680; its original price?Read the answer and worked solution →On ₹500 shoes, how much more does 20% off save than ₹80 off?Read the answer and worked solution →Twenty mugs cost ₹1,000 total; two break and the rest sell at ₹70; profit?Read the answer and worked solution →Two lamps cost ₹700 each in total and sell for ₹820 and ₹530; net result?Read the answer and worked solution →Cards cost ₹8 each and sell at ₹12; how many earn ₹100 profit?Read the answer and worked solution →A parcel costs ₹400 plus ₹100 packing and sells at ₹600; profit as % of total cost?Read the answer and worked solution →A bag costs ₹600 total, is marked ₹900 and sold at 20% off; profit?Read the answer and worked solution →A dealer gives 20% off, then 5% off the reduced price; equivalent discount?Read the answer and worked solution →A ₹1,200 coat gets 15% off, then a ₹100 coupon; final payment?Read the answer and worked solution →A shop gives 12% off a suitcase and collects ₹1,760; its listed price?Read the answer and worked solution →A ₹7,500 bill gets 2% off if paid within 10 days; extra paid on day 12?Read the answer and worked solution →Match the arithmetic resultRead the answer and worked solution →At simple interest a sum amounts to ₹7200 in 2 years and ₹8400 in 5 years. Find the principal.Read the answer and worked solution →₹8000 earns 10% yearly. All first-year interest is withdrawn; the principal stays. Balance after year two?Read the answer and worked solution →Fifteen items cost ₹40 each. Twelve sell at ₹55 each and three at ₹30 each. Profit percentage?Read the answer and worked solution →An item is priced ₹2000. Apply reductions of 20% and 15% successively, then subtract a ₹100 coupon. Amount due?Read the answer and worked solution →A ₹10000 loan earns 12% simple interest yearly. ₹4000 principal is repaid after one year; all interest is paid at year two. Final payment?Read the answer and worked solution →Split ₹18000 so that 6% simple interest for 2 years on one part equals 8% for 3 years on the other. Larger part?Read the answer and worked solution →₹8000 earns 10% in year one. ₹2800 is then withdrawn; the remainder earns 20% in year two. Final balance?Read the answer and worked solution →Two items sell for ₹360 each. One gives 50% profit and the other 10% loss. Overall result?Read the answer and worked solution →
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A cycle costs ₹900 plus ₹150 for repairs and sells for ₹980; what is the loss?
- ₹70
- ₹80
- ₹130
- ₹150
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: A. ₹70
The total cost is ₹1,050, so selling for ₹980 causes a ₹70 loss.
A florist earns ₹180 profit from ₹860 in sales; what is the total cost?
- ₹680
- ₹640
- ₹720
- ₹1,040
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: A. ₹680
The florist's total cost is ₹860 − ₹180 = ₹680.
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