document.write( "Question 998693: To raise money, the local PTA bought 210 kg of taffy for $447.30. They sold the taffy in 100 g bags for $0.76. How much profit did they make? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #616449 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 210kg=2100 100 gm bags. \n" ); document.write( "Revenue is 2100*0.76=$1596 \n" ); document.write( "Cost is $447.30 \n" ); document.write( "profit it $1148.70 \n" ); document.write( "check by cost per kg \n" ); document.write( "That is 447.30/210 =$2.13 \n" ); document.write( "They make $7.60 per kg selling it \n" ); document.write( "The profit per kg is $5.47 \n" ); document.write( "Multiply that by 210=$1148.70, the profit. \n" ); document.write( " |