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When a women sells 20 articles for Rs. 160, there is 40% loss. How many articles should she sell for Rs. 240 in order to earn 20% profit ?

Correct Answer: 15

Explanation:

Given when she sells at Rs. 160 for 20 articles, she get 40% loss.


 


Then, to get 20% profit selling at Rs. 240 for let 'P' articles


 


=>  160 20 60 = 240 p 120


 


=> 120 x 160 x P = 20 x 70 x 240


 


=> P =  15 articles.


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