Question 768905
Joseph and Sean both run pizza shops and have the same costs. Sean marks up 24% more to the cost of his pizza than Joseph. As a result, Sean earns $1.00 more per pizza than Joseph. What are their cost for one pizza?
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Joseph cost: x dollars per pizza
Sean cost::: 1.24x dollars per pizza
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Equation:
Sean cost - Joseph cost = 1 dollar
1.24x - x = 1
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0.24x = 1 dollar
x = $4.17 (Joseph's cost)
1.24x = $5.17 (Sean's cost)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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