Arithmetic Ability
Profit and Loss

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Q.

The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of x is:

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let C.P. of each article be Re. 1 C.P. of x articles = Rs. x. S.P. of x articles = Rs. 20. Profit = Rs. (20 - x). (20−x/x *100=25) => 2000 - 100x = 25x => 125x=2000 => x=16
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