The marked price of an article is increased by 25%. By what percent should it be decreased to get the original CP?

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A 25
B 20
C 10
D 15

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Answer: B. 20

To solve this question, this formula can be applied : [r divided by (100+r)] x 100. According to the question, r =25 so [25 divided by (100+25)] x 100 =20%.

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The marked price of an article is increased by 25%. By what percent should it be decreased to get the original CP?

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