Answer:
Marco earned $2.25.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. If Marco sold 12 cups of lemonade for 3$, we would divide 12 cups and how much he earned from the 12 cups (3$). 12/3 = 4
2. By the end of the day, Marco earned $9. So, 4 cups = 1$. To break it down, 1$ = 100 cents and 100 cents divided by 4 is 25 cents. Cups to Cost. ( 4 : 1 ) and/or ( 1 : 0.25 )
3. 8 cups = 2$ plus 1 cup (0.25) = 2.25.
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