Stefan sells Jin a bicycle for $137 and a helmet for $17. The total cost for Jin is 140% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the bike and helmet. How much did Stefan spend originally? How much money did he make bying the bicycle and helmet to Jin? Stefan originally spent $

Stefan originally spent $110.

Stefan made a profit of $44.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Stefan sold the bike and helmet for $137 and $17

Total amount = 137+17 = $154

This is 140% of the price Stefan originally paid.

Let,

x be the original price paid by Stefan

140% of x = $154

Therefore,

Stefan originally paid $110 for the bicycle and helmet.

Profit made by Stefan = 154-110 = $44

Hence,

Stefan originally spent $110.

Stefan made a profit of $44.

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