The cost price of 20 arƟcles is the same as the selling price of x arƟcles. If the profit is 25%, find out
the value of x  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16 E) 17
Explanation:   Let the Cost Price of one arƟcle = Rs. 1   CP of x articles = Rs. x   CP of 20 articles = 20   Selling price of x articles = 20   Profit = 25% [Given]   ⇒   (SP−CPCP)=25100=14   ⇒   (20−x)x=14   ⇒   80−4x=x   ⇒   5x=80   ⇒   x=805=16   Answer: 16
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The cost price of 20 arƟcles is the same as the selling price of x arƟcles. If the profit is 25%, find out
the value of x