Question

Jane and Beth are selling cupcakes and cakes to make money. They sell the cupcakes for $3 and cakes for $12. In order for Jane and Beth to make at least $300, what is the minimum number of cakes they must sell if they only sell 25 cupcakes?

Answer 1

cost of 25 cupcakes = 25×3=75
no of cakes = (300-75)/12
=225/12=18.75
=19cakes