Question

THE WILSONS ARE HAVING 14 CHILDREN AT A B-DAY PARTY. THEY HAVE HIRED RICKY TO BE A CLOWN AND ENTERTAIN THE CHILDREN FROM 2:30 TO 5:30. THEY WILL PAY HIM $4.25 FOR EACH CHILD. RICKY’S EXPENSES FOR BALLOONS & FACE PAINT ARE $10.89. HOW MUCH PROFIT (INCOME MINUS EXPENSES) WILL RICKY MAKE? SHOW YOUR WORK IN THE SOLUTION BOX AND CIRCLE YOUR FINAL ANSWER. PLACE IN THE BASKET WHEN FINISHED.

Answer 1

Total Profit = $48.61

Explanation:

Given:

• Number of children = 14
• Pay per child = $4.25

⇒ Total Income = Number of children × pay per child

⇒ Total Income = 14 × $4.25

⇒ Total Income = $59.50

Given:

• Ricky's Expenses = $10.89

⇒ Total Profit = Total Income less Total Expenses

⇒ Total Profit = $59.50 - $10.89

⇒ Total Profit = $48.61