UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2018 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Algebraic Expressions

A trader buys t tins of milk for n naira and sells them at m naira each. What is the profit?

  1. A.m − n
  2. B.n − mt
  3. C.n/t − m
  4. D.tm − n
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (tm − n)

Explanation

He receives tm naira for t tins, and they cost n naira, so profit = tm − n.