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A shop owner buys 5 handbags to sell in his shop. The owner pays $39.75 for each handbag. Later, the owner has to sell the handbags at a loss. If he charges $27.79 for each handbag, what is his total loss for the 5 handbags?

Respuesta :

5 x 39.75 = 198.75
 (because he bought 5 for that price)

5 x 27.79 = 138.95
(because he is selling each for that price, so to find total, need to multiply)

198.75 - 138.95 = 59.80
(taking the total amount he paid, and the amount he made after selling, then subtracting will show the amount he lost.)

His total lost is $59.80 

I hope this was helpful.

msilva9832
To answer this question you would need to solve it like this:
5x39.75=198.75
Then take:
5x27.79=138.95
After you get your answer take both of your answers and subtract them:
198.75-138.95=$59.80
Your answer should be $59.80

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