By selling an article, a man makes a profit of 25% of its selling price. His profit percent is:

A. 20%

B. 25%

C. $$16\frac{2}{3}$$%

D. $$33\frac{1}{3}$$%

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

He gets 25% profit on the selling price.
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