SOLUTION: Kim started a lawn mowing business. He charges $5 for each lawn.he bought a lawn mower for $200 and now, after 2 months,has a profit of $100. How many lawns has he mowed so far?

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Question 832043: Kim started a lawn mowing business. He charges $5 for each lawn.he bought a lawn mower for $200 and now, after 2 months,has a profit of $100. How many lawns has he mowed so far?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x - 200 = 100

5x = 100+200

5x = 300

x = 300/5

x = 60

He has mowed 60 lawns so far.

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