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: Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 15  B) 16  C) 18  D) 25  E) 24
Explanation:   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 X100=25)   2000 - 100x = 25x   125x=2000   x=16   ANSWER IS 16
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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: