Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
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:
Answer: Option
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).
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20 - x | x 100 = 25 |  |
| x |
2000 - 100x = 25x
125x = 2000
x = 16.
Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/sidqvjUoZxY
Discussion:
355 comments Page 31 of 36.
Ranjith said:
9 years ago
How you assume Rs. 100? Please clarify.
Vaishnavi said:
8 years ago
Why this (y-x)=(2x-x) is done? Explain.
Anbu said:
1 decade ago
Sanjeet your explanation is very good.
Vasanthi said:
1 decade ago
Sanjeet your explanation is very nice.
Anjali&sandhya said:
1 decade ago
Chetan nice answer anjali and sandhya.
Samy said:
1 decade ago
Thanks imraz your explanation is nice.
Lourdhurani said:
10 years ago
I could not understood please help me.
Nj. said:
1 decade ago
Nice Explanation Umesh!!!!! Good Job!
Shrinidhi said:
1 decade ago
Superb explanation to all. Thank you.
Jeet said:
7 years ago
Best solution. Thanks @Radhakrishnan.
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