
Christy H.
asked 01/12/17Jason bought 120 apples for $10.
Jason bought 120 apples for $10. He found that 8 of them were rotten. He sold all the remaining apples at 8 for $3. How much money did he make?
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Nadia S. answered 01/12/17
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Jason bought 120 apples for $10. He found that 8 of them were rotten. He sold all the remaining apples at 8 for $3. How much money did he make?
Sol:
8 apple were rotten so Jason sold 120-8=112 apples
He sold all the remaining apples at 8 for $3
112/8= 14
So selling price of apples are =14*3=42
Profit=42-10=$32
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