The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, find out the value of x
Choose one
A) 13	B) 14	C) 15	D) 16	E) 17
Explanation:   Let the Cost Price of one article = Rs. 1   CP of x articles = Rs. x   CP of 20 articles = 20   Selling price of x articles = 20   Profit = 25% [Given]   ⇒(SP−CP /CP)=25/ 100=1/4   ⇒(20−x)/x=1/4   ⇒80−4x=x   ⇒5x=80   Option 16   ⇒x=805=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%, find out the value of x