If the cost price of 20 pencils is equal to the selling price of
16 pencils, find the profit percent.
(Ans: 25%​

If the cost price of 20 pencils is equal to the selling price of
16 pencils, find the profit percent.
(Ans: 25%​

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  1. Step-by-step explanation:

    let c.p of 1 pen be Rs 1

    then cp 5 be Rs 5×1=Rs 5

    C.p of 20 pen be =Rs 20

    Now cp of 20 pencil = sp of 16 pen

    Then,

    sp of 16 pen = Rs 20

    so sp is greater then cp, there is profit

    p=sp-cp=20-16=4

    p%=p/cp×100=4/16×100=25%.ans

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