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 A sum of Rs.370 is to be divided among A, B and C such that A’s share/B’s share = B’s share/C’s share = ¾. Then, A’s share (in rupees) is

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 A sum of Rs.370 is to be divided among A, B and C such that A’s share/B’s share = B’s share/C’s share = ¾. Then, A’s share (in rupees) is

A). Rs. 77

B). Rs. 84

C). Rs. 90

D). Rs. 94

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 A man buys an article for 10% less than its value and sells it for 10% more than its value. His gain or loss percent is

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 A man buys an article for 10% less than its value and sells it for 10% more than its value. His gain or loss percent is

A). 21 2/9%

B). 22 2/9%

C). 23 2/9%

D). 24 2/9%

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 The owner of a television shop charges his customer 25% more than the cost price. If the customer paid Rs.8022 for a television then what was the actual cost of the TV?

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 The owner of a television shop charges his customer 25% more than the cost price. If the customer paid Rs.8022 for a television then what was the actual cost of the TV?

A). Rs.6417.60

B). Rs.6517.60

C). Rs.6617.60

D). Rs.6717.60

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 A profit of Rs.19488/- is distributed amongst three partners X, Y and Z in the ratio of 5 :2: 7 respectively. What is the total of Y’s and Z’s share?

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 A profit of Rs.19488/- is distributed amongst three partners X, Y and Z in the ratio of 5 :2: 7 respectively. What is the total of Y’s and Z’s share?

A). Rs.10528

B). Rs.11528

C). Rs.12528

D). Rs.13528

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 Sushma bought a microwave oven at a discount of 40% on the listed price. What is her percentage profit if she sells the oven at 5% more than the listed price?

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 Sushma bought a microwave oven at a discount of 40% on the listed price. What is her percentage profit if she sells the oven at 5% more than the listed price?

A). 5 %

B). 25 %

C). 50 %

D). 75 %