During her shopping trip, Xylia bought three different types of markers, T, U and V in the ratio of 6 : 3 : 7. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker T : $2.50
Marker U : $0.70
Marker V : $0.40
Given that Xylia bought a total 496 markers, how much did Xylia collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker T |
Marker U |
Marker V |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
6 u |
3 u |
7 u |
16 u |
Value of each marker |
$2.50 |
$0.70 |
$0.40 |
|
16 u = 496
1 u = 496 ÷ 16 = 31
Number of Marker T
= 6 x 31
= 186
Number of Marker U
= 3 x 31
= 93
Number of Marker V
= 7 x 31
= 217
Total revenue
= 186 x 2.50 + 93 x 0.70 + 217 x 0.40
= 465.00 + 65.10 + 86.80
= $616.90
Answer(s): $616.90