During her shopping trip, Lynn bought three different types of markers, G, H and J in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 9. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker G : $2.20
Marker H : $0.90
Marker J : $0.40
Given that Lynn bought a total 527 markers, how much did Lynn collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker G |
Marker H |
Marker J |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
5 u |
3 u |
9 u |
17 u |
Value of each marker |
$2.20 |
$0.90 |
$0.40 |
|
17 u = 527
1 u = 527 ÷ 17 = 31
Number of Marker G
= 5 x 31
= 155
Number of Marker H
= 3 x 31
= 93
Number of Marker J
= 9 x 31
= 279
Total revenue
= 155 x 2.20 + 93 x 0.90 + 279 x 0.40
= 341.00 + 83.70 + 111.60
= $536.30
Answer(s): $536.30