a market buys mixed nuts at $15 per round. They want to make a 20% profit. What would you pay for 1 pound of nuts.

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1 answer:

Ymorist [56]2 years ago

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Answer:

$18

Step-by-step explanation:

First you find out what 20% of $15 is:

0.20 * 15 = 3

Then you just add that to $15 to find out the total selling price:

$15 + $3 = $18

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