Profit and Loss-Data Intensity 1 Questions and Answers Discussion Page.

2.	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?
	A.	15
	B.	16
	C.	18
	D.	25

Answer: Option B

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 100 = 25	)
		x

2000 - 100x = 25x

125x = 2000

x = 16.

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