Multiple choice

The difference between the selling price of some apples, if sold for Rs.15 per apple instead of Rs. 11 per apple is Rs. 800 . If the cost price of all the apples is Rs. 1800 , find the selling price of 10 apples if the profit earned is 10%.

  1. 80

  2. 99

  3. 88

  4. 90

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Price difference: 15-11=4 per apple. 800/4 = 200 apples. CP = 1800, CP/apple = 9. For 10% profit: SP/apple = 9.90. SP for 10 apples = 99.