Question

Calculators were purchased at $50 per dozen and sold at $15 for three calculators. what is the profit on six dozen calculators ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

60

Answer 2

The profit on six dozen calculators is $60

Explanation:

step 1

Find the purchase price of one calculator

`(50)/(12)=\$(25/6)`

step 2

Find the selling price of one calculator

`(15)/(3)=\$5`

step 3

Find the profit of one calculator

Subtract the purchase price from the selling price

`\$5-\$(25/6)=\$(5/6)`

step 4

Find the profit on six dozen calculator

Multiply the profit of one calculator by 72

`\$(5/6)72=\$60`