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Audu bought an article for N50,000 and sold it to Femi at a loss of...

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JAMB 2000

Audu bought an article for N50,000 and sold it to Femi at a loss of x%. Femi later sold the article to Oche at a profit of 40%. If Femi made a profit of N10,000, find the value of x.

  • A. 60
  • B. 50
  • C. 40
  • D. 20
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

C.P = N50000

Loss = x%
         = \(\frac{\text{x}}{100}\) x 50000 = 500x

S.P = C.P - Loss =  50,000 - 500x

Profit = 40%
 = \(\frac{40}{100}\) x (50000 - 500x) = 10,000

\(\frac{2}{5}\) x (50000 - 500x) = 10,000

100,000 - 1000x = 50,000

1000x = 50000

x = 50

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