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pens are bought at $0.95 per dozen and sold in groups of 4 for $2.25. find the profit of 15 dozen pens

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$9.60 because 4 times 3 is 12 so that’s 12 pens right there in 3 groups of 4 which 2.25 is the cost for one romp so 2.25 times 3 is 6.75 and u need 15 so 15-12 is 3 so u need 3 more and one pen cost 0.95 times 3 is 2.85 so that plus 6.75 is your answer for your profit of $9.60
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