SOLUTION: Solve each problem by writing an equation. 1.) A company sells 375 scissors for 562.50. Expenses total 395.75.How much profit is made from each pair of scissors?

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Question 71271: Solve each problem by writing an equation.
1.) A company sells 375 scissors for 562.50. Expenses total 395.75.How much profit is made from each pair of scissors?
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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(562.50-395.75)/375=166.75/375=.44 profit from each pair.