
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers 7th Edition by Robert Brechner ,George Bergeman
Edition 7ISBN: 978-1285448596
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers 7th Edition by Robert Brechner ,George Bergeman
Edition 7ISBN: 978-1285448596 Exercise 131
Convert the following fractions to decimals. Round the quotients to hundredths.
Ryan Miller wanted to make some money at a flea market. He purchased 55 small orchids from a nursery for a total of $233.75, three bags of potting soil for $2.75 each, and 55 ceramic pots at $4.60 each. After planting the orchids in the pots, Ryan sold each plant for $15.50 at the flea market.
a. What was his total cost per potted plant?
b. How much profit did Bill make on this venture?
Ryan Miller wanted to make some money at a flea market. He purchased 55 small orchids from a nursery for a total of $233.75, three bags of potting soil for $2.75 each, and 55 ceramic pots at $4.60 each. After planting the orchids in the pots, Ryan sold each plant for $15.50 at the flea market.
a. What was his total cost per potted plant?
b. How much profit did Bill make on this venture?
Explanation
Given that Ryan Miller purchased 55 smal...
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers 7th Edition by Robert Brechner ,George Bergeman
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