Jane and Beth are selling cupcakes and cakes to make money. They sell the cupcakes for $3 and cakes for $12.

In order for Jane and Beth to make at least $300, what is the minimum number of cakes they must sell if they only sell 25 cupcakes?

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11 April, 16:20

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Caroline Wilson · Answer 1

So 25 cupcakes is 25x$3 = $75 now she needs to sell 300-75 = $225 worth of cakes ... so 225/12 = 18.75 or rounding up 19 cakes

Jane and Beth are selling cupcakes and cakes to make money. They sell the cupcakes for $3 and cakes for $12.In order for Jane and Beth to make at least $300, what is the minimum number of cakes they must sell if they only sell 25 cupcakes?