SOLUTION: Ron sells fresh pineapples at his fruit stand. How much should ron charge for each pineapple if he pays $10.80 a dozen and wants to make a profit of $.75 each?

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Question 544441: Ron sells fresh pineapples at his fruit stand. How much should ron charge for each pineapple if he pays $10.80 a dozen and wants to make a profit of $.75 each?
Answer by Maths68(1474) About Me  (Show Source):
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Cost of one Pineappl = 10.80/12=$0.9
Selling price = original cost + profit
Selling price = 0.9+0.75 = $1.65
Ron should charge $1.65 for each pineapple.