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.

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 »

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company’s three partners in the ratio of 5 : 8 : 17.

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company’s three partners in the ratio of 5 : 8 : 17. If the difference between the smallest and the largest shares is ₹78,106, the total profit (in ₹) of the company is: किसी कंपनी द्वारा अर्जित लाभ (₹ में) को कंपनी के

A company earns a profit (in ₹) that is distributed among the company’s three partners in the ratio of 5 : 8 : 17. Read More »

The selling price of 16 books is equal to the cost price of 8 books. Find the loss or gain percentage.

The selling price of 16 books is equal to the cost price of 8 books. Find the loss or gain percentage. 16 पुस्तकों का विक्रय मूल्य 8 पुस्तकों के क्रय मूल्य के बराबर है। लाभ या हानि प्रतिशत ज्ञात कीजिए।

The selling price of 16 books is equal to the cost price of 8 books. Find the loss or gain percentage. Read More »

83 mirrors were purchased for ₹83, and 22 mirrors broke in transit. The trader sold the remaining mirrors at ₹3.60 each. Find his profit.

83 mirrors were purchased for ₹83, and 22 mirrors broke in transit. The trader sold the remaining mirrors at ₹3.60 each. Find his profit. 83 दर्पण ₹83 में खरीदे गए, और परिवहन के दौरान 22 दर्पण टूट गए। व्यापारी ने शेष दर्पणों को ₹3.60 प्रति दर्पण की दर से बेचा। उसका लाभ ज्ञात कीजिए।

83 mirrors were purchased for ₹83, and 22 mirrors broke in transit. The trader sold the remaining mirrors at ₹3.60 each. Find his profit. Read More »

M and N start a business. M invests ₹79,000 more than N for 7 months and N invests for 6 months. M’s share is ₹745 more than that of N, out of a total profit of ₹6,705. Find the capital contributed by M.

M and N start a business. M invests ₹79,000 more than N for 7 months and N invests for 6 months. M’s share is ₹745 more than that of N, out of a total profit of ₹6,705. Find the capital contributed by M. M और N एक व्यवसाय शुरू करते हैं। M, 7 महीने के

M and N start a business. M invests ₹79,000 more than N for 7 months and N invests for 6 months. M’s share is ₹745 more than that of N, out of a total profit of ₹6,705. Find the capital contributed by M. Read More »

I bought two dresses for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 9% and the second at a gain of 18%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first dress.

I bought two dresses for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 9% and the second at a gain of 18%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first dress. मैंने ₹1,200 में दो ड्रेस खरीदीं। मैंने पहली ड्रेस

I bought two dresses for ₹1,200. I sold the first one at a loss of 9% and the second at a gain of 18%. If, on the whole I made neither a loss nor a gain, find the cost price (in ₹) of the first dress. Read More »

A seller offers a 40% discount on an item whose cost price is Rs. 720.

A seller offers a 40% discount on an item whose cost price is Rs. 720. Despite the discount, the seller earns a profit of 20%. What must be the marked price? एक विक्रेता 720 रुपेय की लागत वाली वस्तु पर 40% की छूट देता है। छूट के बावजूद, विक्रेता को 20% का लाभ होता है।

A seller offers a 40% discount on an item whose cost price is Rs. 720. Read More »

Rahul, Monika, and Yuvraj invest ₹1,310, ₹1,430, and ₹1,040, respectively, to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,890, then what is the share of Yuvraj in the profit?

Rahul, Monika, and Yuvraj invest ₹1,310, ₹1,430, and ₹1,040, respectively, to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,890, then what is the share of Yuvraj in the profit? राहुल, मोनिका और युवराज ने एक व्यवसाय शुरू करने के लिए क्रमशः ₹1310, ₹1430 और ₹1040 का निवेश किया। यदि

Rahul, Monika, and Yuvraj invest ₹1,310, ₹1,430, and ₹1,040, respectively, to start a business. If the profit at the end of the year is ₹1,890, then what is the share of Yuvraj in the profit? Read More »

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