During her shopping trip, Esther bought three different types of markers, F, G and H in the ratio of 5 : 2 : 8. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker F : $2.05
Marker G : $0.75
Marker H : $0.50
Given that Esther bought a total 585 markers, how much did Esther collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker F |
Marker G |
Marker H |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
5 u |
2 u |
8 u |
15 u |
Value of each marker |
$2.05 |
$0.75 |
$0.50 |
|
15 u = 585
1 u = 585 ÷ 15 = 39
Number of Marker F
= 5 x 39
= 195
Number of Marker G
= 2 x 39
= 78
Number of Marker H
= 8 x 39
= 312
Total revenue
= 195 x 2.05 + 78 x 0.75 + 312 x 0.50
= 399.75 + 58.50 + 156.00
= $614.25
Answer(s): $614.25