SSC Selection Post (Phase XIV) 2025 · Question 155 of 284

If the cost price of 20 articles is equal to the selling price of 15 articles, what is the profit percentage?

percentage

A25%
B30%
C33.33%Correct
D40%

Answer: C. 33.33%

Explanation

Given: CP of 20 = SP of 15 Formula Used: Goods Left Profit % = × 100 Goods Sold Solution: Let CP of 1 article = 1. CP of 15 = 15. SP of 15 = CP of 20 = 20. Profit = 20 - 15 = 5. 5 1 Profit % = × 100 = × 100 = 33.33% 15 3 Final Answer So the correct answer is (c)

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