If a hair dresser chose A she will pay 1200 a month and$45. B 1800 for rent and 60. How may haircuts in one month to earn the same at both locations

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Answer 1

At site A, 27 cuts are required to pay the rent ($1200/$45). At site B, 30 cuts are required to pay the rent $1800/$60).

 

The ratio of A cuts to B cuts is 3 : 4; so 4 cuts must be done at site A to match the income of 3 cuts at site B

 

Looking at only one month, at site A, 27 cuts + 4 cuts will pay the rent, and earn $180

 

Looking at only one month, at site B, 30 cuts + 3 cuts will pay the rent, and earn $180