The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, what is the value of x?
A
15
B
16
C
18
D
25
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Let the cost per article be ₹C. Selling at a 25% profit means SP = 1.25C. Given that the CP of 20 articles equals the SP of x articles, 20C = 1.25Cx, so x = 16.
