Question

An amusement park is installing a new roller coaster. the park intends to charge $5 per adult and $3 per child for each ride. It hopes to earn back more than the $750,000 cost of construction in four years. with the best of weather, the park can provide 100000 adult rides and 75,000 child rides in one season.

Answer 1

Cost = 750,000

Income per year = 5 x 100,000 + 75,000 x 3 = 725,000

Income for 4 years = 4 x 725,000 = 2,900,000

Profit = 2,900,000 - 750,000 = 2,150,000

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