The cost price of 12 articles equals the selling price of 10 articles. What is the profit percent?

A. 25%

B. 20%

C. \(16\frac{2}{3}\)%

D. 18%

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Answer: B. 20%

Answer: (B) 20%

Shortcut: profit% = \(\frac{12 - 10}{10} \times 100 = 20\%\) (divide by the number sold).

Plain: let each CP = ₹1. SP of 10 = ₹12, so each SP = ₹1.20, a 20% profit.

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