Question

Mick has a lawn care business. He charges $73.00 per yard that he cuts. It costs Mick $6.04 per yard for lawn mower maintenance and $18.46 per yard for gasoline. Approximately how much profit will Mick make if he cuts 12 yards?

Answer 1

$582

Explanation:

Mick's expenses total 24.50 per yard, so his profit on each yard is ...

$73.00 -24.50 = $48.50

Then his profit on 12 yards is ...

12 × $48.50 = $582.00

Mick will make about $582 in profit if he cuts 12 yards.