You and three friends earn money by painting houses. You agree to split the profits equally. You buy brushes, tape, and paint for $750. If your total income is $2,600, how much is your share of the profit?

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462.5 is what each of them (including yourself) should get.

Charles Smith answered Nov 29, 2018

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2600 (income)-$750 (supplies) = $1800 (profit)

$1800(profit)/4 (workers)= $462.50

James Nguyen answered Dec 1, 2018

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