SOLUTION: In 1880, a man bought some apples at 2 apples for 3 cents and bought the same number of apples at 2 apples for 5 cents. He sold all of the apples at 3 apples for 7 cents. For eac

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Question 250538: In 1880, a man bought some apples at 2 apples for 3 cents and bought the same number of apples at 2 apples for 5 cents. He sold all of the apples at 3 apples for 7 cents. For each one dozen apples, how much did he gain?
A.2 cents B.3 cents C.4 cents D.6 cents E.8 cents

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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For 12 apples 3*(.03)+3*(.05)=.24
4*(.07)=.28
.28-.24=.04