Question

In an effort to prepare for retirement, Zeus decided to sell off some of his powers to Poseidon. Each box of powers contained 4 specific powers. Each box cost Zeus $250. If Zeus wanted to make a profit $900 per box, how much would have to charge Poseidon for each power?

Answer 1

$287.50

Explanation:

From the problem statement the cost price per box is

$250.

And the box contains 4 specific powers, since Zeus plans to make $900 per box which contains 4 powers

we need to find the selling price

profit= selling price-cost price

let the selling price be x

900=x- 250

x=900+250

x= 1150

Selling price = $1150

Hence the unit cost of a specific power in a box that will see a profit of $900 per box is 1150/4= $287.50