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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(1 pt) Kenny mowed a lawn today to earn some extra money. He spent $1.40 on fuel and $3.25 on lunch. He charged $15 to mow the lawn. What was his profit for mowing the lawn? help plzz:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

$ $10.35?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or $10.85?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, let's look at what he spent first $1.40 on fuel and $3.25 on lunch. So that means in total, he spent $4.65. What did he earn? $15! Profit = Revenue - Cost Profit = 15 - 4.65

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ooh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so....$-10.35!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How did you get a negative? He earned more than he lost. The difference is positive. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

SO $10.35?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ONE MORE PLZZZ

OpenStudy (anonymous):

On Monday, Lucy’s bank balance was –$164. On Tuesday, her bank balance was –$17. What was the change in Lucy’s bank balance from Monday to Tuesday?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

$-147?

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