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    Question

    If there is a loss of 20% on selling the article at

    16/25 of the original selling price then what will be the percentage profit after selling the article at original selling price?
    A 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 23% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original selling price be Rs. 25x New selling price = (16/25) × 25x = Rs. 16x Now, cost price of the article = 16x/0.8 = Rs. 20x Required profit percent = [(25x – 20x)/20x] × 100 = 25%

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