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Q582025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
A store offers a "25% off" discount but charges 5% VAT on the discounted price. If the marked price is Rs. 1600, what is the final amount paid?
1. A.Rs. 1200
2. B.Rs. 1260
3. C.Rs. 1275
4. D.Rs. 1320
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Answer: B
Q562025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Three partners, A, B, and C, started a firm with investments in the ratio 3:2:4. After 6 months, A doubled his capital, B halved his, and C maintained his investment. If the total profit after one year was Rs. 1,80,000, what was B's share of profit?
1. A.Rs. 24,000
2. B.Rs. 28,000
3. C.Rs. 27,000
4. D.Rs. 30,000
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Answer: C
Q622025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
A man buys 8 shirts for Rs. 4,000 and sells 6 of them for Rs. 3,900. If he discards the remaining 2 shirts, what is his overall gain or loss?
1. A.Rs. 100 loss
2. B.Rs. 50 loss
3. C.Rs. 100 profit
4. D.Rs. 50 profit
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Answer: A
Q562025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
A and B share profit in the ratio 7:5. If B gets Rs. 15,000, how much did A receive?
1. A.Rs. 21,000
2. B.Rs. 17,500
3. C.Rs. 19,000
4. D.Rs. 20,000
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Answer: A
Q562025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
If two partners invest for the same period but share profits in 2:3, and the total profit is Rs. 15,000, what is the capital of the second partner if the first invested Rs. 10,000?
1. A.Rs. 15,000
2. B.Rs. 20,000
3. C.Rs. 25,000
4. D.Rs. 18,000
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Answer: A
Q562025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
M and N start a business with Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000 respectively. After 4 months, M adds Rs. 1,00,000 more, and N withdraws Rs. 50,000. At the end of 1 year, they make a profit of Rs. 1,80,000. What is N's share of profit?
1. A.Rs. 96,000
2. B.Rs. 90,000
3. C.Rs. 84,000
4. D.Rs. 88,000
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Answer: B
Q572025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Partners X and Y invest Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 90,000 respectively. X works for 6 months, Y for 4 months. Profit is divided based on capital × time. Find their profit ratio.
1. A.2:3
2. B.1:1
3. C.3:2
4. D.4:5
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Answer: B
Q562025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
'A' and 'B' entered a joint venture. 'A' brought Rs. 1,50,000 and 'B' Rs. 2,00,000. 'A' also contributed skilled labor equivalent to Rs. 50,000. At the end of the year, they earned Rs. 1,20,000 in profit. If they agreed to divide the profit in proportion to their effective contributions, what was A's share?
1. A.Rs. 55,000
2. B.Rs. 60,000
3. C.Rs. 62,500
4. D.Rs. 65,000
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Answer: B
Q562025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
A and B started a business by investing Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 45,000 respectively. After 3 months, C joined with Rs. 60,000. At the end of the year, what is C’s share in a profit of Rs. 40,000 (approx.)?
1. A.Rs. 10,909
2. B.Rs. 10,109
3. C.Rs. 15,909
4. D.Rs. 15,109
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Answer: A
Q612025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
A man buys a set of 3 identical watches at a total cost of Rs. 4,500. He sells them at Rs. 1,800, Rs. 1,700, and Rs. 1,600, respectively. What is the overall profit or loss?
1. A.Rs. 100 loss
2. B.Rs. 100 profit
3. C.Rs. 600 profit
4. D.Rs. 600 loss
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Answer: C
Q572025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
A, B, and C invest in the ratio 4:5:6. The time ratio is 3:2:1. What is the ratio of their profits?
1. A.10:12:6
2. B.6:5:3
3. C.4:5:6
4. D.2:3:1
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Answer: B
Q572025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
If the ratio of capital of A and B is 3:2 and the time for which they invested is in the ratio 2:3, then the profit ratio is:
1. A.1:1
2. B.2:1
3. C.3:2
4. D.3:1
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Answer: A
Q572025 · 21 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Partners X and Y entered into a business investing Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. After 6 months, Z joins with Rs. 1,50,000. At year-end, profit was Rs. 90,000. How much more did Z earn than X?
1. A.Rs. 5,000
2. B.Rs. 10,000
3. C.Rs. 12,000
4. D.Rs. 15,000
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Answer: B
Q592025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In a three-way joint venture, the first investor contributes capital, the second contributes time and strategy, and the third brings a network of suppliers. They agree to share profits in the ratio 3:2:2. If the venture earns Rs. 1,40,000 in the first year, how much should the strategizing (second) partner receive?
1. A.Rs. 30,000
2. B.Rs. 35,000
3. C.Rs. 40,000
4. D.Rs. 45,000
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Answer: C
Q542025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
A and B invest ₹45,000 and ₹60,000 respectively. A remains in business for 8 months, B for 6 months. If the total profit is ₹36,000, what is A's share?
1. A.₹16,000
2. B.₹18,000
3. C.₹20,000
4. D.₹24,000
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Answer: B
Q542025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
A, B, and C invested ₹24,000, ₹36,000 and ₹40,000 respectively. A's investment was for 12 months, B's for 8 months and C's for 6 months. The total profit is ₹50,000. What is B's share of the profit?
1. A.₹17,647.06
2. B.₹27,647.56
3. C.₹23,647.46
4. D.₹21,647.72
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Answer: A
Q552025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Alok starts a business with ₹90,000. After 3 months, Deepak joins with ₹1,20,000. After 6 months from the beginning, Alok increases his investment by ₹30,000. Deepak leaves the business 3 months before the end of the year. What is their profit-sharing ratio?
1. A.7 : 4
2. B.2 : 3
3. C.5 : 4
4. D.9 : 4
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Answer: A
Q592025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
If the ratio between the loss and cost price of an article is 1 : 10, then the ratio between its selling price and cost price is ____.
1. A.9 : 10
2. B.5 : 15
3. C.6 : 17
4. D.7 : 10
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Answer: A
Q562025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Gautam started a business with a sum of ₹60,000. Jatin joined him 8 months later with a sum of ₹35,000. At what respective ratio will the two share the profit after two years?
1. A.18 : 7
2. B.15 : 7
3. C.12 : 7
4. D.5 : 7
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Answer: A
Q602025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The ratio of the profit to the cost price of a product is 2 : 7. What is the ratio of its selling price to its profit?
1. A.9 : 2
2. B.9 : 10
3. C.5 : 15
4. D.6 : 17
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Answer: A
Q542025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Kapil invested ₹1,00,000 in a business. After 3 months, Manish joined with ₹80,000. After 3 more months, Kapil withdrew ₹40,000. Find their profit ratio at the end of the year.
1. A.4:3
2. B.2:3
3. C.1:3
4. D.5:3
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Answer: A
Q552025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
A invests ₹60,000 while B invests ₹90,000, with A's investment lasting for 10 months and B's for 8 months. The total profit amounts to ₹40,000. What is A's share?
1. A.₹20,181.82
2. B.₹18,181.82
3. C.₹21,181.81
4. D.₹22,181.82
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Answer: B
Q652025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
A shopkeeper mixes two qualities of tea. The first quality costs ₹150 per kg and is mixed with the second quality in the ratio 4 : 5. If the mixture is sold at ₹130 per kg (at no profit, no loss), what is the cost per kg of the second quality of tea?
1. A.₹100
2. B.₹110
3. C.₹114
4. D.₹120
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Answer: C
Q542025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
A, B, and C invest ₹40,000, ₹60,000, and ₹80,000 respectively for 1 year. What is B's share in a ₹55,000 profit?
1. A.₹18,333.33
2. B.₹20,333.33
3. C.₹21,333.33
4. D.₹22,333.33
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Answer: A
Q552025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Sohan started a business with ₹90,000. After 5 months, Rohan joined with ₹1,50,000. After another 3 months, Sohan withdrew ₹30,000. What is the ratio of their profits at the end of the year?
1. A.32 : 35
2. B.15 : 16
3. C.12 : 15
4. D.11 : 12
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Answer: A