During her shopping trip, Winnie bought three different types of markers, G, H and J in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 8. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker G : $1.20
Marker H : $0.80
Marker J : $0.40
Given that Winnie bought a total 432 markers, how much did Winnie collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker G |
Marker H |
Marker J |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
5 u |
3 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Value of each marker |
$1.20 |
$0.80 |
$0.40 |
|
16 u = 432
1 u = 432 ÷ 16 = 27
Number of Marker G
= 5 x 27
= 135
Number of Marker H
= 3 x 27
= 81
Number of Marker J
= 8 x 27
= 216
Total revenue
= 135 x 1.20 + 81 x 0.80 + 216 x 0.40
= 162.00 + 64.80 + 86.40
= $313.20
Answer(s): $313.20