Question
The selling price of y items is equal to the cost price
of 540 items. If the profit made is 44%, then find the value of y.Solution
 SP per item = 1.44 x CP per item (since profit is 44%). = y × 1.44 × CP = 540 × CP y × 1.44 = 540 y =540 /1.44 = 375 So, y = 375.
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