Carrie worked for 2 hours a day for 4 days to make and decorate a wedding cake. She was paid $22 an hour. The cost for supplies to make the cake was $54. How much profit did Carrie earn on the cake?
Thoughts? Step-by-step reasoning:
Carrie worked 2 hours x 4 days = 8 hours. Carrie was paid $22 x 8 = $176. Her profit was $176 - $54 = $122.
Thus, the answer is 122.