A jeweler purchased 353 gemstones to make rings to sell in his store. He wants to make a series of custom rings with 18 gemstones per ring. How many rings can he make? Does he have any gemstones left over. All the gemstones cost the jeweler $4500. Each gold ring (to which he will attach the gemstones) cost the jeweler $200. How much should he charge for each ring if he wants to make a 50% profit selling all the rings.

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A jeweler purchased 353 gemstones to make rings to sell
in his store. He wants to make a series of custom rings
with 18 gemstones per ring. How many rings can he
make? Does he have any gemstones left over.
All the gemstones cost the jeweler $4500. Each gold ring
(to which he will attach the gemstones) cost the jeweler
$200. How much should he charge for each ring if he
wants to make a 50% profit selling all the rings.
C
23
3
4.
Transcribed Image Text:A jeweler purchased 353 gemstones to make rings to sell in his store. He wants to make a series of custom rings with 18 gemstones per ring. How many rings can he make? Does he have any gemstones left over. All the gemstones cost the jeweler $4500. Each gold ring (to which he will attach the gemstones) cost the jeweler $200. How much should he charge for each ring if he wants to make a 50% profit selling all the rings. C 23 3 4.
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