Mathematics > Standard Multiple Choice
Read the following SAT test question and then click on a button to select your answer.
A florist buys roses at $ 0.50 a piece and sells them for $ 1.00a piece. If there are no other expenses, how many roses must be sold in order to make a profit of $ 300?
(A) 100
(B) 150
(C) 200
(D) 300
(E) 600
The Correct answer is E.
Explanation
Each rose brings a profit of $ 1.00 minus $ 0.50, or $ 0.50. The number of roses that need to be sold to make a profit of $ 300 is $ 300 / $0.5. This is 600 roses.
