Multiple choice

The cost price of 44 items is the same as the selling price of x items. If the profit is 10%, then what is the value of x ?

  1. 55

  2. 40

  3. 60

  4. 50

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B Correct answer
Explanation

CP of 44 items = SP of x items. With 10% profit: SP/CP = 1.1. So 44/x = 1.1, giving x = 44/1.1 = 40. The selling price of 40 items equals the cost price of 44 items, yielding a 10% profit when 44 items are sold.