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  1. If the percentage of profit calculated on selling price of an article is 20%, percentage of profit calculated on cost price will be
    1. 16%
    2. 24%
    3. 25%
    4. 28%
Correct Option: C

According to question ,

S.P. - C.P.
× 100 = 20
S.P.

⇒ 5S.P. – 5C.P. = S.P.
⇒ 4S.P. = 5C.P.
CP
=
4
SP5

Gain = SP - CP = 5 - 4 = 1
∴ Required percentage =
1
× 100 = 25%
4



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