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

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15
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25
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Solution

The correct option is B 16
Let the C.P. of 1 article =Rs.1. Then,
S.P. of x articles = C.P. of 20 articles =Rs.20
C.P. of x articles =Rs.x
Profit=Rs.(20x). Profit % =25
(20x)x×100=252000100x=25x
125x=2000x=16.

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