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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:

15
16
18
25

Correct Answer: 16

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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