Respuesta :

Answer:

25% profit

Step-by-step explanation:

Statement

An article is bought and sold at a profit of one fourth of selling price.

⇒ Buying price = x

⇒ Selling price = Buying price (1 + 1/4) = 5x/4

Profit %

  • Selling price - Buying price / Buying price
  • (5x/4 - x) / x
  • (x/4) / x
  • ⇒ 1/4
  • ⇒ 0.25
  • ⇒ 25% profit