Question

the jonson are having 14 children at a birthday party. they have hired peggy to dress up as a clown and entertain the children from 2:30 until 6:30. the jonhson will pay her $2.00 for each child per hour. Peggys expenses for balloons and paint will be $10.00. how much profit (income minus expenses) will peggy make?

Answer 1

Given

Total children = 14

Total hours = 6.30 - 2.30 = 4 hours

pay $2.00 for each children per hour

peggys expenses = $10.00

Find

how much profit (income minus expenses) will peggy make?

Explanation

pay for one child in 4 hours = $ 2.00 * 4 = $8.00

for 14 children = 14 * 8 = $112

so , profit = $112 - $10 = $102

Final Answer

Therefore ,the profit peggy make = $ 102