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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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