Profit & Loss

Profit and Loss is a very important topic in Quantitative Aptitude based on buying price, selling price, profit percentage and loss percentage.

This page contains a rich collection of Profit and Loss Maths Questions in Hindi and English for SSC, Banking, Railways and competitive exams. Each question has a correct answer with simple explanation.

Regular practice of Profit and Loss questions improves accuracy and real-life application of maths.

The marked price is 20% more than the cost price. A discount of 20% is given on the marked price. What is the result of such a sale?

The marked price is 20% more than the cost price. A discount of 20% is given on the marked price. What is the result of such a sale? अंकित मूल्य क्रय मूल्य से 20% अधिक है। अंकित मूल्य पर 20% की छूट दी जाती है। इस प्रकार की बिक्री से होता है:

The marked price is 20% more than the cost price. A discount of 20% is given on the marked price. What is the result of such a sale? Read More »

The profit made on a product is 49%. What is the loss percentage (rounded up to two decimal places) incurred on the sale if the figures of both the cost price and selling price are interchanged?

The profit made on a product is 49%. What is the loss percentage (rounded up to two decimal places) incurred on the sale if the figures of both the cost price and selling price are interchanged? एक उत्पाद पर 49% लाभ हुआ। यदि क्रय मूल्य और विक्रय मूल्य दोनों के आंकड़े आपस में बदल दिए जाएँ, तो

The profit made on a product is 49%. What is the loss percentage (rounded up to two decimal places) incurred on the sale if the figures of both the cost price and selling price are interchanged? Read More »

A manufactuer sells a product to a wholesaler at a profit of 25%. The wholesaler, in turn, sells it to a retailer at a profit of 50%, and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays ₹504, find the cost price (in₹) for the manufacturer.

A manufactuer sells a product to a wholesaler at a profit of 25%. The wholesaler, in turn, sells it to a retailer at a profit of 50%, and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays ₹504, find the cost price (in₹) for the manufacturer. एक निर्माता

A manufactuer sells a product to a wholesaler at a profit of 25%. The wholesaler, in turn, sells it to a retailer at a profit of 50%, and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 20%. If the customer pays ₹504, find the cost price (in₹) for the manufacturer. Read More »

Mohan bought 51 books for ₹1,150 from one shop and 48 books for ₹920 from another. What is the average price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal places) did he pay per book?

Mohan bought 51 books for ₹1,150 from one shop and 48 books for ₹920 from another. What is the average price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal places) did he pay per book? मोहन ने एक दुकान से ₹1,150 में 51 किताबें खरीदी और दूसरी दुकान से ₹920 में 48 किताबें खरीदीं। उसने प्रति किताब

Mohan bought 51 books for ₹1,150 from one shop and 48 books for ₹920 from another. What is the average price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal places) did he pay per book? Read More »

Aakash, Suman, and Raj invest ₹1,720, ₹1,690, and ₹1,240, respectively to start abusiness. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,440, then what is the share of Raj in the profit?

Aakash, Suman, and Raj invest ₹1,720, ₹1,690, and ₹1,240, respectively to start abusiness. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,440, then what is the share of Raj in the profit? आकाश, सुमन और राज ने एक व्यवसाय शुरू करने के लिए क्रमशः ₹1,720, ₹1,690 और ₹1,240 का निवेश किया। यदि वर्ष के

Aakash, Suman, and Raj invest ₹1,720, ₹1,690, and ₹1,240, respectively to start abusiness. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,440, then what is the share of Raj in the profit? Read More »

In 2020, Sumit’s income was ₹21,000. He receives a 10% increase every year. What was his income in 2022?

In 2020, Sumit’s income was ₹21,000. He receives a 10% increase every year. What was his income in 2022? 2020 में सुमित की आय ₹21,000 थी। उसे हर साल 10% की वृद्धि मिलती है। 2022 में उसकी आय कितनी थी?

In 2020, Sumit’s income was ₹21,000. He receives a 10% increase every year. What was his income in 2022? Read More »

If the selling price of 40 items is equal to the cost price of 50 items, then what is the percentage profit?

If the selling price of 40 items is equal to the cost price of 50 items, then what is the percentage profit? 10 यदि 40 वस्तुओं का विक्रय मूल्य 50 वस्तुओं के क्रय मूल्य के बराबर है, तो प्रतिशत लाभ क्या होगा?

If the selling price of 40 items is equal to the cost price of 50 items, then what is the percentage profit? Read More »

A man spent 60% of his salary on household expenses, 20% of his salary on rent and out of remaining salary, he donated 80% to a trust. If he is left with ₹20,000, then what is his salary?

A man spent 60% of his salary on household expenses, 20% of his salary on rent and out of remaining salary, he donated 80% to a trust. If he is left with ₹20,000, then what is his salary? एक आदमी अपने वेतन का 60% घरेलू खर्चों पर, 20% किराए पर खर्च करता है और शेष वेतन में

A man spent 60% of his salary on household expenses, 20% of his salary on rent and out of remaining salary, he donated 80% to a trust. If he is left with ₹20,000, then what is his salary? Read More »

Ravi sells his goods at a 25% loss on cost price but uses 45% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss?

Ravi sells his goods at a 25% loss on cost price but uses 45% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss? रवि अपने माल को क्रय मूल्य पर 25% की हानि पर बेचता है लेकिन 45% कम भार का उपयोग करता है। उसका लाभ या हानि प्रतिशत क्या हैं?

Ravi sells his goods at a 25% loss on cost price but uses 45% less weight. What is his percentage profit or loss? Read More »

The cost of 6 pens and 19 pencils is ₹275. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹7 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹7, then the cost of 15 pens and 4 pencils is ₹132. What is the original cost of 6 pens and 2 pencils?

The cost of 6 pens and 19 pencils is ₹275. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹7 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹7, then the cost of 15 pens and 4 pencils is ₹132. What is the original cost of 6 pens and 2 pencils? 6 पेन और 19 पेंसिल

The cost of 6 pens and 19 pencils is ₹275. If the cost of a pen decreases by ₹7 and the cost of a pencil increases by ₹7, then the cost of 15 pens and 4 pencils is ₹132. What is the original cost of 6 pens and 2 pencils? Read More »

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