The price of an article was cut 20% for a sale. By what percent must the item be increased to again sell the article at the original price? 

A 15%

B 20%

C 25% 

D 30%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

25% Example: A $1.00 item reduced 20% will sell for 80cent. To sell it at $1 .00 again, you must increase the price 20%. 20cent is 25% of 80cent.

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