Question

The performer uses 43% of the money earned to pay the costs involved in putting on each performance.

The rest of the money earned is the performers profit.

What is the profit the performer makes at a performance where 8 people attend?

• A. $51.60
• B. $57.00
• C. $68.40
• D. $77.00

Answer 1

The correct option is C $68.40When8peopleattendtheperformance,$ \ $120$ is earned.

Out of this, $43\%$ is used to pay the costs involved on each performance.

So, $57\%$ of the total money earned is his profit.

$57\%$ of $120=\frac{57}{100}\times 120=$ 68.40$