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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:

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

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 xx100=25)` 2000 - 100 x = 25 x 125x=2000 x = 16

A 15

B 16

C 18

D 25

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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:

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