CP of 30 kg of rice is same as the SP of “X” kg of wheat. If shopkeeper makes profit of 20%, find X?
- A. 20 kg
- B. 24 kg
- C. 25 kg ✓
- D. 28 kg
Correct Answer: C. 25 kg
Explanation
For a 20% profit, SP = 1.20 \times CP. Given 30 \times CP = X \times SP = X \times 1.20 \times CP \Rightarrow X = \frac{30}{1.2} = 25.
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