SOLUTION: A grocer bought some oranges at a cost of 3 for 48 cents, and then twice as many at a cost of 4 for 58 cents. In order to make a profit of 25%, he must sell them all at a price of
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Question 1095004: A grocer bought some oranges at a cost of 3 for 48 cents, and then twice as many at a cost of 4 for 58 cents. In order to make a profit of 25%, he must sell them all at a price of 4 for m cents. The value of m, in cents, is
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the number of oranges bought @ 3 for 48 cents
is the amount spent
= the number bought @ 4 for 58 cents
is the amount spent
is the total spent
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Divide both sides by
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