Gage bought 5 pairs of running shoes for $49 each. He raised the price and sold the shoes for $65 each. How much total profit did he make by selling all five pairs of running shoes?

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Farzin Farzanehnia asked Apr 13, 2023

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Gage bought 5 pairs of running shoes for $49 each.

He raised the price and sold the shoes for $65 each.
How much total profit did he make by selling all
five pairs of running shoes?

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$80

Explanation:

His buying cost for 1 pair of shoes: $49

His selling price for 1 pair of shoes: $65

His profit on selling 1 pair of shoes: $65 - $49 = $16

His profit on selling 5 pairs of shoes: 5 × $16 = $80

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