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 cost price of 5 kg of millet and 10 kg of wheat were ₹50 and ₹60 per kg, respectively. On selling, the seller profits 10% on millet and 20% on wheat. What was the total sale price?

The cost price of 5 kg of millet and 10 kg of wheat were ₹50 and ₹60 per kg, respectively. On selling, the seller profits 10% on millet and 20% on wheat. What was the total sale price? 5 किलो बाजरा और 10 किलो गेहूं का लागत मूल्य क्रमशः ₹50 और ₹60 प्रति किलो था। […]

The cost price of 5 kg of millet and 10 kg of wheat were ₹50 and ₹60 per kg, respectively. On selling, the seller profits 10% on millet and 20% on wheat. What was the total sale price? Read More »

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹52 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹73 per kg so that the mixture can be sold at ₹87.10 per kg with a profit of 30%?

In what ratio should sugar costing ₹52 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹73 per kg so that the mixture can be sold at ₹87.10 per kg with a profit of 30%? ₹52 प्रति kg वाली चीनी को ₹73 प्रति kg वाली चीनी के साथ किस अनुपात में मिलाया जाना चाहिए ताकि मिश्रण को

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A trader marks his goods at 20%

A trader marks his goods at 20% higher than the cost price. Further, he uses a weighing balance which shows 1200 grams for a kilogram. What is his profit percentage? एक व्यापारी अपनी वस्तुओं पर क्रय मूल्य से 20% अधिक मूल्य अंकित करता है। इसके अलावा, वह एक ऐसे वजन करने वाले तुला का उपयोग

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By selling an article for ₹19.5

By selling an article for ₹19.5, a dealer makes a profit of 10%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 50%? ₹19.5 में एक वस्तु को बेचकर, एक विक्रेता 10% का लाभ अर्जित करता है। उसे अपना विक्रय

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Ramani sells her car to Sarla at a loss of 15%.

Ramani sells her car to Sarla at a loss of 15%. If Sarla pays ₹1,91,250 for it, then what is the cost price of the car for Ramani? रमानी अपनी कार सरला को 15% की हानि पर बेचती है। यदि सरला इसके लिए ₹1,91,250 का भुगतान करती है, तो रमानी के लिए कार का क्रय

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A dishonest shopkeeper promises

A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 46% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage. एक बेईमान दुकानदार अपने सामान को क्रय मूल्य पर बेचने का दावा करता है। हालाँकि, वह एक ऐसे बाट का उपयोग करता है जिसका

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By selling an article for ₹20,

By selling an article for ₹20, a dealer makes a profit of 10%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 20%? ₹20 में एक वस्तु को बेचकर, एक विक्रेता 10% का लाभ अर्जित करता है। उसे अपना विक्रय

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By selling an article for ₹19

By selling an article for ₹19, a dealer makes a profit of 20%. By how much should he increase his selling price (in ₹, rounded off to two decimal place) so as to make a profit of 40%? ₹19 में एक वस्तु को बेचकर, एक विक्रेता 20% का लाभ अर्जित करता है। उसे अपना विक्रय

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A dishonest shopkeeper promises

A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 26% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage. एक बेईमान दुकानदार अपने समान को क्रय मूल्य पर बेचने का दावा करता है। हालाँकि, वह एक ऐसे बाट का उपयोग करता है जिसका

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