Question

The student council had a cupcake fundraiser. The cupcakes were donated, but the icing, plates and candy were purchased for $50. The
student council sold the cupcakes for $1.50 each.
Which equation shows the relationship between the profit, p, and the number of cupcakes sold, n?

Answer 1

1.50n - 50 = p

Explanation: 1.50n = profits from selling cupcakes. Subtract from cost to make cupcakes (50) to find profit.