Multiple choice

Directions: You are given two quantities, Quantity I and Quantity II. Compare the two quantities and choose the correct option accordingly. The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles and the profit is 25%. Quantity I. x The cost price of 15 articles is the same as the selling price of y articles and loss is 25%. Quantity II. y

  1. Quantity I > Quantity II

  2. Quantity I < Quantity II

  3. Quantity I = Quantity II

  4. No relation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Quantity I: CP of 20 = SP of x. Profit 25% means SP = 1.25 CP. So 20 = 1.25x, x = 16. Quantity II: CP of 15 = SP of y. Loss 25% means SP = 0.75 CP. So 15 = 0.75y, y = 20. Since 16 < 20, Quantity I < Quantity II.

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