Ritesh sold a pen for ₹36 with a profit of 20%. If it were sold for ₹33, then what could be the percentage of profit or loss?
- A.10% Profit
- B.15% Profit
- C.12% Loss
- D.18% Loss
Explanation
CP = 36/1.2 = 30. New SP = 33 → profit = 3 → 10% profit.
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| Section | Questions | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 1 | 0.33 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 1 | 0.33 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 1 | 0.33 |
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Ritesh sold a pen for ₹36 with a profit of 20%. If it were sold for ₹33, then what could be the percentage of profit or loss?
Explanation
CP = 36/1.2 = 30. New SP = 33 → profit = 3 → 10% profit.
The height of a lighthouse is 20 meters above sea level. The angle of depression (from the top of the lighthouse) of a ship in the sea is 30°. What is the distance of the ship from the foot of the lighthouse?
Explanation
Distance = 20 / tan(30°) = 20 × √3 = 20√3 m.
If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 1 : 4 : 7, then find the ratio of the greatest angle to the smallest angle.
Explanation
Ratio of greatest to smallest = 7 : 1.
The mean of 10 observations is 17. One more observation is included, and the new mean becomes 16. The 11th observation is:
Explanation
Old sum = 170. New sum = 16 × 11 = 176. 11th observation = 176 − 170 = 6.
Arun and Amit can do a piece of work in 9 days and 12 days respectively. If they work for alternate days and Amit starts the work first, then in how many days 35/36 parts of whole work will be completed?
Explanation
Per the worked solution, 35/36 of work is completed in 10 days.
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