The selling price of x articles is equal to the cost price of 20 products. If the profit is 25%, then x has the following value:
A. 15
B. 16
C. 18
D. 25
Answer:B
The selling price of x articles is equal to the cost price of 20 products. If the profit is 25%, then x has the following value:
A. 15 B. 16 C. 18 D. 25
Explanation: Let each article's C.P. be Re, and 1 C.P. of x items equal Rs. x.x articles' S.P. = Rs. 20.Profit is equal to Rs (20 - x).25 = 20 - x/x x 100.25x = 2000 - 100x.2000 x 125.x equals 16.