Question

A local game store earns a profit of $15.50 for every game they sell. The profit from every game they sell is deposited directly into their savings account which currently has a balance of $469. If their goal is to increase their balance to $825.50, how many games must the store sell? (3 points)

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23


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30

Answer 1

B. 23 games.

Explanation:

Current balance: $469

Goal balance: $825.50

Profit per game: $15.50

1. 825.50 - 469 = 356.50

They only need $365.50 in order to reach the goal.

1. 356.50 ÷ 15.50 = 23

They need to sell 23 games, each selling for $15.50, in order to reach their goal balance, of $825.50.

• Therefore, the answer is B.