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SBI Clerk Profit, Loss & Discount Questions with Answers & Explanations

20 Profit, Loss & Discount questions from the Numerical Ability section of SBI Clerk, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

The marked price of a watch is ₹3,400 and a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹2,210
  2. B₹2,380
  3. C₹1,020
  4. D₹3,100
  5. E₹2,550
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Answer: (B) ₹2,380 SP = 3400 × (100 − 30)/100 = ₹2,380.
Question 2

An article bought for ₹640 is sold for ₹800. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A27.5%
  2. B22.5%
  3. C25%
  4. D20%
  5. E30%
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Answer: (C) 25% Profit = ₹160; profit % = 160 ÷ 640 × 100 = 25%.
Question 3

An article bought for ₹1,080 is sold for ₹1,296. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A25%
  2. B17.5%
  3. C16.67%
  4. D20%
  5. E22.5%
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Answer: (D) 20% Profit = ₹216; profit % = 216 ÷ 1080 × 100 = 20%.
Question 4

An article bought for ₹680 is sold for ₹816. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A20%
  2. B25%
  3. C22.5%
  4. D16.67%
  5. E17.5%
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Answer: (A) 20% Profit = ₹136; profit % = 136 ÷ 680 × 100 = 20%.
Question 5

The marked price of a watch is ₹2,700 and a discount of 30% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹810
  2. B₹2,400
  3. C₹1,890
  4. D₹1,755
  5. E₹2,025
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Answer: (C) ₹1,890 SP = 2700 × (100 − 30)/100 = ₹1,890.
Question 6

An article bought for ₹1,680 is sold for ₹2,352. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A37.5%
  2. B45%
  3. C42.5%
  4. D40%
  5. E28.57%
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Answer: (D) 40% Profit = ₹672; profit % = 672 ÷ 1680 × 100 = 40%.
Question 7

The marked price of a watch is ₹1,650 and a discount of 25% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹1,237.50
  2. B₹1,320
  3. C₹1,400
  4. D₹412.50
  5. E₹1,155
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Answer: (A) ₹1,237.50 SP = 1650 × (100 − 25)/100 = ₹1,237.50.
Question 8

An article bought for ₹1,760 is sold for ₹2,288. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A35%
  2. B32.5%
  3. C30%
  4. D27.5%
  5. E23.08%
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Answer: (C) 30% Profit = ₹528; profit % = 528 ÷ 1760 × 100 = 30%.
Question 9

The marked price of a watch is ₹2,600 and a discount of 15% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹2,210
  2. B₹2,450
  3. C₹390
  4. D₹2,340
  5. E₹2,080
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Answer: (A) ₹2,210 SP = 2600 × (100 − 15)/100 = ₹2,210.
Question 10

An article bought for ₹1,720 is sold for ₹2,150. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A22.5%
  2. B30%
  3. C27.5%
  4. D20%
  5. E25%
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Answer: (E) 25% Profit = ₹430; profit % = 430 ÷ 1720 × 100 = 25%.

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Question 11

The marked price of a watch is ₹3,250 and a discount of 15% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹2,925
  2. B₹3,100
  3. C₹2,762.50
  4. D₹487.50
  5. E₹2,600
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Answer: (C) ₹2,762.50 SP = 3250 × (100 − 15)/100 = ₹2,762.50.
Question 12

An article bought for ₹840 is sold for ₹1,008. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A16.67%
  2. B20%
  3. C25%
  4. D17.5%
  5. E22.5%
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Answer: (B) 20% Profit = ₹168; profit % = 168 ÷ 840 × 100 = 20%.
Question 13

The marked price of a watch is ₹3,550 and a discount of 25% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹2,662.50
  2. B₹2,840
  3. C₹2,485
  4. D₹887.50
  5. E₹3,300
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Answer: (A) ₹2,662.50 SP = 3550 × (100 − 25)/100 = ₹2,662.50.
Question 14

An article bought for ₹1,480 is sold for ₹1,702. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A17.5%
  2. B15%
  3. C20%
  4. D12.5%
  5. E13.04%
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Answer: (B) 15% Profit = ₹222; profit % = 222 ÷ 1480 × 100 = 15%.
Question 15

The marked price of a watch is ₹1,100 and a discount of 10% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹935
  2. B₹110
  3. C₹1,045
  4. D₹1,000
  5. E₹990
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Answer: (E) ₹990 SP = 1100 × (100 − 10)/100 = ₹990.
Question 16

An article bought for ₹1,920 is sold for ₹2,400. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A22.5%
  2. B20%
  3. C27.5%
  4. D30%
  5. E25%
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Answer: (E) 25% Profit = ₹480; profit % = 480 ÷ 1920 × 100 = 25%.
Question 17

The marked price of a watch is ₹1,000 and a discount of 10% is given. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹100
  2. B₹950
  3. C₹850
  4. D₹900
  5. ENone of these
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Answer: (D) ₹900 SP = 1000 × (100 − 10)/100 = ₹900.
Question 18

An article bought for ₹1,920 is sold for ₹2,016. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A7.5%
  2. B10%
  3. C5%
  4. D4.76%
  5. E2.5%
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Answer: (C) 5% Profit = ₹96; profit % = 96 ÷ 1920 × 100 = 5%.
Question 19

An article bought for ₹1,880 is sold for ₹1,974. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A2.5%
  2. B5%
  3. C7.5%
  4. D4.76%
  5. E10%
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Answer: (B) 5% Profit = ₹94; profit % = 94 ÷ 1880 × 100 = 5%.
Question 20

An article bought for ₹2,000 is sold for ₹2,100. What is the profit percentage?

  1. A4.76%
  2. B5%
  3. C2.5%
  4. D10%
  5. E7.5%
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Answer: (B) 5% Profit = ₹100; profit % = 100 ÷ 2000 × 100 = 5%.

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