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The ratio of the cost price and selling price is 4:5. The profit percent is

A10%

B20%

C25%

D30%

Answer:

C. 25%

Read Explanation:

CP=4x SP=5x profit% = (5x - 4x)/4x * 100% = x/4x * 100=25%


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