Each scones sell for $1.50. The chorus profits are 80%of sale. Their current profits are $578.40. How many scones have they sold? Write and solve equation to find the answer

482 scones.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Cost of each scones = $1.50

Their current profits are $578.40 which is 80% of his total sales.

Question asked:

How many scones have they sold ?

Solution:

Let total number of scones sold =

Cost of 1 scone = $1.50

Cost of scones = $1.50       (Unitary method)

80% of his total sales = $578.40 (given)

Dividing both sides by 1.2

Thus, they have sold 482 scones.