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:
Correct answer B. 16
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Correct answer B. 20%
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Correct answer D. Rs. 1,500
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Correct answer C. Gain of 5%
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Correct answer D. Rs. 4,000
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