Arithmetic
~40% of QA. The highest-weightage area in CAT.
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A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above its cost price and then offers a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage?
Q2 · Arithmetic · EASY
A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above its cost price and then gives a discount of 25%. If the cost price is ₹500, what is his profit percentage?
Q3 · Arithmetic · MEDIUM
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 15 hours and 20 hours respectively. Pipe C can empty the full tank in 30 hours. If all three pipes are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?
Q4 · Arithmetic · MEDIUM
A tank can be filled by two pipes A and B in 12 hours and 15 hours respectively. A third pipe C can empty the full tank in 20 hours. If all three pipes are opened simultaneously when the tank is empty, how long will it take to fill the tank completely?