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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Mr.Shivkumar started a business investing Rs.25,000 in 1996. In 1997 he invested an additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr.Rakesh joined him with an amount of Rs.35,000 in 1998. Mr.Shivkumar invested another additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr.Suresh joined them with an amount of Rs.35,000. What will be Rakesh's share in the profit of Rs.1,50,000 earned at the end of three years from the start of the business in 1996?

Mr.Shivkumar started a business investing Rs.25,000 in 1996. In 1997 he invested an additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr.Rakesh joined him with an amount of Rs.35,000 in 1998. Mr.Shivkumar invested another additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Mr.Suresh joined them with an amount of Rs.35,000. What will be Rakesh's share in the profit of Rs.1,50,000 earned at the end of three years from the start of the business in 1996?
ARs.70,000
BRs.50,000
CRs.45,000
D Rs.75,000
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Mr.X a businessman had the income in the year 1995, such that he can-led a profit of 20% on his investment in the business. In the year 1996 his investment was less by Rs.5,000 but still had the same income (Income = Investment + Profit) as that in 1995. Thus the per cent profit earned in 1996 increased by 6%. What was his investment in 1995?

Mr.X a businessman had the income in the year 1995, such that he can-led a profit of 20% on his investment in the business. In the year 1996 his investment was less by Rs.5,000 but still had the same income (Income = Investment + Profit) as that in 1995. Thus the per cent profit earned in 1996 increased by 6%. What was his investment in 1995?
ARs.1,02,000
BRs.1,52,500
CRs.1,05,000
D Data inadequate
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An article was sold for Rs. 5220 at a loss of 42% of the cost price. What will be the selling price of the article for a profit of 42% ?

An article was sold for Rs. 5220 at a loss of 42% of the cost price. What will be the selling price of the article for a profit of 42% ?
ARs. 12580
BRs. 17280
CRs. 12780
DRs. 15280
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A shopkeeper sells two watches for Rs.308 each. On one he gets 12% profit and on the other 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire transaction was

A shopkeeper sells two watches for Rs.308 each. On one he gets 12% profit and on the other 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire transaction was
A$\Large 1\frac{11}{25} \text{% loss}$
B$\Large 1\frac{11}{25} \text{ % gain}$
C$\Large 3\frac{2}{25} \text{ % loss}$
D$\Large 3\frac{2}{25} \text{ % gain}$
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Monday, August 1, 2022

Manish bought 25 kg ofrice at Rs.32 per kg and 15 kg of rice at Rs.36 per kg. What profit did he get when he mixed the two varieties together and sold it at Rs.40.20 per kg ?

Manish bought 25 kg ofrice at Rs.32 per kg and 15 kg of rice at Rs.36 per kg. What profit did he get when he mixed the two varieties together and sold it at Rs.40.20 per kg ?
A0.25
B0.4
C0.3
D0.2
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A man sells calculator at the rate of Rs.250 each which includes a profit of 14 per cent. What amount of profit will he earn in 19 days if he sells seven calculators per day?

A man sells calculator at the rate of Rs.250 each which includes a profit of 14 per cent. What amount of profit will he earn in 19 days if he sells seven calculators per day?
ARs.4665
BRs.4565
CRs.4545
DNone of these
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An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price. What was the profit percent on the cost price?

An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price. What was the profit percent on the cost price?
A4
B7
C5
D 3
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