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To raise money, the Boy Scouts. 130 kg of taffy for $352.30. They saw the tabby and 350 g bags for $2.98 each. How much profit did they make? Round to the nearest cent. help?

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Ms. Sue
Did the scouts BUY the taffy?

Did they they sell tabby?

Please proofread, show your work, and repost. Then I'll be able to help you.


kristine
To raise money, the Boy Scouts bought 130 kg of taffy for $352.30. They saw the tabby and 350 g bags for $2.98 each. How much profit did they make? Round to the nearest cent. help
Ms. Sue
O.k. I get the first part.

I don't understand the next sentence. Please clarify.

kristine
I'm sorry mis sue im sord of blind. I wear glasses let me clarify.
kristine
To raise money, the Boy Scouts bought 130 kg of taffy for $352.30. They sold the taffy in 350 g bags for $2.98 each. How much profit did they make? Round to the nearest cent. 
Ms. Sue
Ahh! Thanks. Now it makes sense.

130 kg = 130,000 g

130,000 / 350 = 371 bags

371 * 2.98 = $1,105.58

1,105.58 - 352.30 = $________ profit

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