Caleb has a summer job working at an ice-cream stand. Customers can order a cone with a single scoop or a double scoop of ice cream. One morning, Caleb sold 30 single scoops and 20 double scoops for $167.50. That afternoon, he sold 35 single scoops and 25 double scoops for $202.50. What is the price of a double scoop? $____ How much money did Caleb bring in from selling double scoops that day? $____
Q. Caleb has a summer job working at an ice-cream stand. Customers can order a cone with a single scoop or a double scoop of ice cream. One morning, Caleb sold 30 single scoops and 20 double scoops for $167.50. That afternoon, he sold 35 single scoops and 25 double scoops for $202.50. What is the price of a double scoop? $____ How much money did Caleb bring in from selling double scoops that day? $____
Calculate morning scoops and revenue: Calculate the total number of scoops sold in the morning and the revenue per scoop.Morning: 30 single + 20 double = 50 scoops for $167.50.$167.50/50=$3.35 per scoop.
Calculate afternoon scoops and revenue: Calculate the total number of scoops sold in the afternoon and the revenue per scoop.Afternoon: 35 single + 25 double = 60 scoops for $202.50.$202.50/60=$3.375 per scoop.
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