Question

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If nails are bought at 35 cents per dozen and sold at 3 for 10 cents, the total profits on 5 ½ dozen is

Answer 1

Answer:

27 1/2 cents

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost price = 35cents X 5 1/2 = 192 1/2 cents

5 1/2 dozen = 66

22 sets of nails with 3 nails in a set.

1 set is sold for 10 cents

Selling price = 10cents X 22 = 220 cents

Profit = selling price - cost price = 27 1/2 cents