During her shopping trip, Jean bought three different types of markers, X, Y and Z in the ratio of 6 : 3 : 7. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker X : $2.50
Marker Y : $0.75
Marker Z : $0.50
Given that Jean bought a total 592 markers, how much did Jean collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker X |
Marker Y |
Marker Z |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
6 u |
3 u |
7 u |
16 u |
Value of each marker |
$2.50 |
$0.75 |
$0.50 |
|
16 u = 592
1 u = 592 ÷ 16 = 37
Number of Marker X
= 6 x 37
= 222
Number of Marker Y
= 3 x 37
= 111
Number of Marker Z
= 7 x 37
= 259
Total revenue
= 222 x 2.50 + 111 x 0.75 + 259 x 0.50
= 555.00 + 83.25 + 129.50
= $767.75
Answer(s): $767.75