A health food store buys organic pumpkin seeds in 10 kilogram containers and repackages the seeds for resale. The store packages the seeds in 200 gram bags, costing $.04 each, and resells them for $3.89 per bag. Find the profit on a 10-kilogram container of organize pumpkin seeds cost $75.

Question

A health food store buys organic pumpkin seeds in 10 kilogram containers and repackages the seeds for resale.  The store packages the seeds in 200 gram bags, costing $.04 each, and resells them for $3.89 per bag.  Find the profit on a 10-kilogram container of organize pumpkin seeds cost $75.

anonymous · Answer

How many 200 g bags can you make from 10 kg?

How much will you pay for the bags if they cost $0.04 each?

How much will your revenue be if you sell those bags for $3.89?

Your profit will be your revenue - the cost of the seeds - the cost of the bags