Identify the quantities
Write what is known, what is asked and which unit or base controls the relationship.
Competitive Mathematics · Basic Math MCQs
Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs for PPSC, FPSC & One-Paper Exams — 100 Fully Solved Questions
This Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs resource contains 100 fully solved competitive-exam questions arranged for fast topic-wise revision. It focuses on cost price/selling price/marked price, profit and loss amount, profit/loss percentage, reverse cost/selling price, single discount, then extends into successive discounts, equivalent discount, markup plus discount, false-weight dealer, equal selling-price gain/loss, additional cost and mixed commercial arithmetic. Each question gives four options followed immediately by mathematical working, so a candidate can review both the correct answer and the shortest reliable route to it. It is intended for PPSC, FPSC, CSS MPT, PMS, NTS and other authentic one-paper/testing contexts only where the current examination actually includes the relevant mathematics.
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Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs in focused practice
This Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs resource contains 100 fully solved competitive-exam questions arranged for fast topic-wise revision. It focuses on cost price/selling price/marked price, profit and loss amount, profit/loss percentage, reverse cost/selling price, single discount, then extends into successive discounts, equivalent discount, markup plus discount, false-weight dealer, equal selling-price gain/loss, additional cost and mixed commercial arithmetic. Each question gives four options followed immediately by mathematical working, so a candidate can review both the correct answer and the shortest reliable route to it. It is intended for PPSC, FPSC, CSS MPT, PMS, NTS and other authentic one-paper/testing contexts only where the current examination actually includes the relevant mathematics.
Why it matters
Recognise the structure before calculating
Commercial arithmetic relates cost price, selling price, marked price, profit, loss and discount. In a timed paper, early recognition helps you select a reliable route and reserve attention for questions with more than one condition.
Use the booklet to connect the headline topic with its nearby forms: cost price/selling price/marked price, profit and loss amount, profit/loss percentage, reverse cost/selling price, single discount, and the extended applications listed below.
What to practise
100 solved questions with immediate working
cost price/selling price/marked priceprofit and loss amountprofit/loss percentagereverse cost/selling pricesingle discountsuccessive discountsequivalent discountmarkup plus discountfalse-weight dealerequal selling-price gain/lossadditional cost and mixed commercial arithmetic
Pattern map
From definition to exam-style decision
Choose the model
Use the relevant cost price/selling price/marked price, profit and loss amount, profit/loss percentage relationship before trying a shortcut.
Check the option
Substitute, estimate or reverse-check the result so a sign, unit or denominator error does not survive.
Representative formulas
Keep the dependable relations visible
Profit = SP − CP; Loss = CP − SPProfit% = profit ÷ CP × 100Discount% = discount ÷ marked price × 100Fast-solving principles
Shortcuts come after the setup
- Write the price base beside every percentage.
- Use multipliers for marked price followed by discount.
- Reverse a percentage with division by the remaining multiplier.
Solution presentation
Read the working, not only the option
The PDF places the options before the mathematical working. Use each solution to identify the first decision: the base, rate, variable, diagram relation, sample space or unit conversion that makes the rest of the calculation dependable.
Common mistakes
Check these before finalising an answer
- Using selling price as the profit-percentage base
- Adding successive discounts directly
- Ignoring additional cost in the effective cost price
Evidence and boundaries
Use the official notice for the final paper pattern
Basic mathematics is common in screening and one-paper preparation, but the exact topics, marks and eligibility are post- and advertisement-specific. The Math Hub is an independent educational platform; it is not affiliated with PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS or any other testing body. Verify the latest official advertisement and syllabus for the post you are applying for.
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Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs may be useful for PPSC, FPSC, CSS MPT, PMS, NTS or another one-paper test only when the current official notice includes the relevant mathematics. The Math Hub does not claim an official commission affiliation, universal marks distribution or guaranteed appearance.
How to use this booklet
Three passes are enough to start
- Read the topic headings and recall the core relation.
- Attempt a timed set, marking every guess or slow calculation.
- Study the working, then repeat only the error patterns.
Keep the series connected
Return to the master book for mixed practice
After topic repair, use the complete resource for cross-topic switching and the five mixed mock tests. The Mathematics Library also keeps this topic booklet discoverable as a separate canonical record.
Questions candidates ask
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What does this Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs booklet cover?
This Profit, Loss & Discount MCQs resource contains 100 fully solved competitive-exam questions arranged for fast topic-wise revision. It focuses on cost price/selling price/marked price, profit and loss amount, profit/loss percentage, reverse cost/selling price, single discount, then extends into successive discounts, equivalent discount, markup plus discount, false-weight dealer, equal selling-price gain/loss, additional cost and mixed commercial arithmetic. The coverage list on this page shows the included subtopics.
Are these official past-paper questions?
No. This is independent solved practice material. Treat it as exam-style preparation unless an item has a traceable official source.
Can this topic appear in PPSC, FPSC, CSS MPT, PMS or NTS tests?
Possibly, where the relevant current notice includes this mathematics. Always verify the exact post-specific advertisement and syllabus.
How many questions are in the PDF?
This topic booklet contains 100 fully solved questions across 21 A4 PDF pages.
Are the solutions shown after the options?
Yes. Each MCQ is designed to show four options followed immediately by mathematical working for checking both the answer and method.
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