The keyword is "sum" which tells you x, y, and z are being added. One half of the sum means that the sum of the three numbers is going to be divided by 2.
x + y + z
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2
Answer:
- Calculus texts: 600
- History texts: 0
- Marketing texts: 0
Step-by-step explanation:
Each Calculus text returns $10/2 = $5 per unit of shelf space. For History and Marketing texts, the respective numbers are $4/1 = $4 per unit, and $8/4 = $2 per unit. Using 1200 units of shelf space for 600 Calculus texts returns ...
$5/unit × 1200 units = $6000 . . . profit
Any other use of units of shelf space will reduce profit.
3.25(4)+2(6) --plug in values
13+12 --multiply
$25 --answer