IBPS Government Jobs Exams Numerical Ability Profit and Loss

After purchasing a flat screen television for $750, John realizes that he got a great deal on it
and wishes to sell it for a 15% profit. What should his asking price be for the television?
A. $800.30
B. $833.60
C. $842.35
D. $862.50
E. $970.25

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IBPS Other Question

Jim has 5 pieces of string. He needs to choose the piece that will be able to go around his 36-
inch waist. His belt broke, and his pants are falling down. The piece needs to be at least 4 inches
longer than his waist so he can tie a knot in it, but it cannot be more that 6 inches longer so that
the ends will not show from under his shirt. Which of the following pieces of string will work the
best?
A. 3 4/5 feet
B. 3 2/3 feet
C. 3 3/8 feet
D. 3 1/4 feet
E. 2 1/2 feet
If 6 is 24% of a number, what is 40% of the same number?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
E. 25