A store buys 17 sweaters for $68 and sells them for $561. How much profit does the store make per sweater?


To calculate the profit per sweater, follow these steps:

1. **Calculate the total cost**: The store buys 17 sweaters for $68, so the total cost is $68.

2. **Calculate the total revenue**: The store sells the 17 sweaters for $561, so the total revenue is $561.

3. **Calculate the total profit**:  
   \[
   \text{Total profit} = \text{Total revenue} - \text{Total cost} = 561 - 68 = 493
   \]

4. **Calculate the profit per sweater**:  
   \[
   \text{Profit per sweater} = \frac{\text{Total profit}}{17} = \frac{493}{17} = 29
   \]

So, the store makes a profit of **$29 per sweater**.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How do you calculate the percentage profit made per sweater?
2. What would the selling price need to be to double the profit?
3. How does the number of sweaters affect the total profit?
4. What would happen to profit per sweater if the store’s cost increased?
5. How can the store calculate profit if some sweaters are unsold?

**Tip**: Always separate the cost and revenue clearly to simplify profit calculations.

A store buys 17 sweaters for $68 and sells them for $561. How much profit does the store make per sweater?

Learn how to calculate the profit per sweater when a store buys 17 sweaters for $68 and sells them for $561. This problem involves basic arithmetic concepts and demonstrates how to calculate total profit and profit per item. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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