SOLUTION: Mike asks Billy to help him run his lemonade stand. He�ll either pay him 2/5 of � of the stand�s profits, or 1/3 of � of the stand�s profits. Which should Billy choose to maximi

Question 969353:
Mike asks Billy to help him run his lemonade stand. He�ll either pay him 2/5 of � of the stand�s profits, or 1/3 of � of the stand�s profits. Which should Billy choose to maximize the amount he will earn, and by what amount will his earnings be increased?
A. Billy should choose 1/3 of �; he�ll earn 1/15 more.
B. Billy should choose 1/3 of �; he�ll earn 1/20 more.
C. Billy should choose 2/5 of �; he�ll earn 1/15 more.
D. Billy should choose 2/5 of �; he�ll earn 1/20 more.
E. It doesn�t matter; either way, Billy will earn exactly the same amount.
Please sure me how you get the answer
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/5*1/2=2/10=.20
1/3*3/4=3/12=.25 THE BETTER DEAL
3/12-2/10=30/120-24/120=6/120=1/20 ANS.B
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