SOLUTION: Envelops are bought by a stationer at $1.80 per dozen. a) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 30 cents each? b) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 40 c

SOLUTION: Envelops are bought by a stationer at $1.80 per dozen. a) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 30 cents each? b) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 40 c

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Question 1101209: Envelops are bought by a stationer at $1.80 per dozen.
a) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 30 cents each?
b) How much profit does he make if he sells them at 40 cents each?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.80/12=0.15
a)30-15=15 cents each envelope
b)40-15=25 cents each envelope
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