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    If the selling price of 40 articles is equal to the cost price of 50 articles, then the percentage gain is:
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    If the selling price of 40 articles is equal to the cost price of 50 articles, then the percentage gain is:

    A.

    25%

    B.

    20%

    C.

    30%

    D.

    35%

    Correct option is A

    Given:
    Selling price of 40 articles = cost price of 50 article
    Solution:
    40SP = 50CP 

    SPCP=54\frac{SP}{CP}=\frac{5}{4}​​
    Profit= (54)4×100%\frac{(5-4)}{4}×100 \%​ =25%

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