Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers 8th Edition by Robert Brechner,Geroge Bergeman

Exercise 32

Ryan Miller wanted to make some money at a Ilea market. He purchased 55 small orchids from a -foa total of $233.75. three bags of potting soil for $2.75 each, and 55 ceramic pots at $4.60 case After planting the orchids in the pots, Ryan sold each plant for $15.50 at the flea market,
a. What, was his total cost per potted plant
b. How much profit did Bill make on this venture