Applied Mathematics
Profit/loss, simple and compound interest, taxation and real-life maths modelling.
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A shopkeeper bought a television for Rs 12,000 and sold it at a loss of 8%. What is the selling price of the television?
Q2 · Applied Mathematics · EASY
A sum of Rs 8,000 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest for 3 years. What is the total amount received at the end of 3 years?
Q3 · Applied Mathematics · MEDIUM
A trader marks his goods 25% above the cost price and allows a discount of 10% on the marked price. If he sells an article for Rs 1,350, what is his profit percentage?
Q4 · Applied Mathematics · HARD
A sum of money becomes Rs 13,310 in 2 years and Rs 14,641 in 3 years at compound interest compounded annually. What is the rate of interest per annum?
Q5 · Applied Mathematics · EASY
A rectangular garden is 18 m long and 12 m wide. If a path of uniform width 2 m is laid around it, what is the area of the path in square meters?