document.write( "Question 283075: Herman’s Hot Chocolate stand sold 12 cups of hot chocolate and made a profit of $16. The next day they sold 10 cups of hot chocolate and made a profit of $12.50. How much did they charge for each cup of hot chocolate?\r
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document.write( "a)$1.25 b) $1.33 c) $1.50 d) $1.75 e) $1.85
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Algebra.Com's Answer #205483 by richwmiller(17219) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12*x=16 \n" ); document.write( "x=16/12=4/3=1.25 profit per cup \n" ); document.write( "10*x=12.50 \n" ); document.write( "x=1.25 profit per cup \n" ); document.write( "Not enough info to know how much was charged . \n" ); document.write( "We are only told the profit and not the costs nor revenue. \n" ); document.write( "Profit is not the same as revenue (charged). \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |