Question

Mr. Robert bought 17 dozen belts. He sold 196 of them at $9

each. For how much should he sell each of the remaining belts
if he wants to collect $1860 in sales?

Answer 1

$12 he should sell each belt for $12 each

Explanation:

17 x 12 = 204

196 x 9 = 1764

1860 - 1764 = 96

204 - 196 = 8

8 x 12 = 96

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Answer 2

$12

Explanation:

First, we calculate 196 x 9. Also, keep in mind that 17 dozen belts is 204 because of 17 x 12, so he needs to sell 8 more.

196 x 9 = 1,764.

Next, we subtract 1,764 from 1,860 to figure out the remainder.

1,860 - 1,764 = 96.

Then, we divide 96 by 8.

96 / 8 = 12.

He should sell each of the remaining belts at $12 each.