Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of 15 articles. Find the profit percentage.
A25%
B33.33%
C20%
D50%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 33.33%
Profit % = ((20-15)/15) * 100 = (5/15) * 100 = 33.33%.
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