During her shopping trip, Natalie bought three different types of markers, U, V and W in the ratio of 5 : 2 : 8. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker U : $2.10
Marker V : $0.90
Marker W : $0.40
Given that Natalie bought a total 525 markers, how much did Natalie collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker U |
Marker V |
Marker W |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
5 u |
2 u |
8 u |
15 u |
Value of each marker |
$2.10 |
$0.90 |
$0.40 |
|
15 u = 525
1 u = 525 ÷ 15 = 35
Number of Marker U
= 5 x 35
= 175
Number of Marker V
= 2 x 35
= 70
Number of Marker W
= 8 x 35
= 280
Total revenue
= 175 x 2.10 + 70 x 0.90 + 280 x 0.40
= 367.50 + 63.00 + 112.00
= $542.50
Answer(s): $542.50