Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If a shopkeeper sells a book for Rs. 450 at a profit of 25%, what was the cost price of the book?
ARs. 360
BRs. 350
CRs. 375
DRs. 400
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 360
Cost Price = (Selling Price * 100) / (100 + Profit Percentage). Thus, (450 * 100) / 125 = 360.
Share this question
More from Arithmetic
- A vessel contains 40L milk. 4L is removed and replaced with water. This process is repeated once more. The final ratio of milk to water is:
- At what rate of CI per annum will Rs. 2304 amount to Rs. 2500 in 2 years?
- A chair is sold for Rs. 900 at a loss of Rs. 100. Find its cost price.
- SP of 4 items is equal to CP of 3 items. Gain or loss percentage is:
- The difference between simple and compound interest on a sum for 3 years at 5% is Rs 12.20. Find the sum.