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Jane and Chris sell candles to earn money. Jane spent $20 to create her candles and sells candles for $3 each. Chris spent $40 to create his candles and sells candles for $5 each. How many candles will Jane and Chris have to sell in order to earn the same profit?​

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Answer:

  • 10 candles

Step-by-step explanation:

Jane's caldles:

  • Cost = $20, Price = $3 per candle

Chris's candles:

  • Cost = $40, Price = $5 per candle

Profit, if equal per x candles is:

  • 3x - 20 = 5x - 40
  • 5x - 3x = 40 - 20
  • 2x = 20
  • x = 10

Each will have profit of $10 if 10 candles sell