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?

Options

A) 55

B) 60

C) 50

D) 40

Detailed solution

If the total profit on selling of x article is 10% then total selling price % is

(100% + 10%) = 110

Now 110 % = 44

1% = 44×100/110

= 40

Solution 40