SOLUTION: A rancher bought some calves for $170 dollars each Some one stole 6 of them. The rancher sold the remaining calves for 240 each. He paid a feed bill of 400 dollars and still made a

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Question 107160: A rancher bought some calves for $170 dollars each Some one stole 6 of them. The rancher sold the remaining calves for 240 each. He paid a feed bill of 400 dollars and still made a profit of $4110. How many claves did he buy?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x="calves bought" ... profit=sales-cost-expenses

4110=((x-6)240)-((x)170)-(400)