Percentage, profit and loss
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A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs 450. He wants to make a profit of 20% on the cost price. What should be the selling price of the bag?
Q2 · Percentage, profit and loss · EASY
The marked price of a jacket is Rs 2,000. A customer gets a discount of 15% on it. What is the final selling price of the jacket?
Q3 · Percentage, profit and loss · EASY
Ramesh buys a watch for Rs 1,200 and sells it for Rs 1,500. What is his profit percentage?
Q4 · Percentage, profit and loss · MEDIUM
A seller sells an article for Rs 800 and incurs a loss of 20%. What was the cost price of the article?
Q5 · Percentage, profit and loss · MEDIUM
A shopkeeper marks an item at 20% above its cost price. He offers a discount of 10% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage on the cost price?