Question 6
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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:
- A 15
- B 16 Correct
- C 18
- D 25
Correct Answer: Option B
Let C.P. of each article be Re. 1 C.P. of x articles = ₹ x.
S.P. of x articles = ₹ 20.
Profit = ₹ (20 - x).
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20 - x | x 100 = 25 |  |
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2000 - 100x = 25x
125x = 2000
x = 16.
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