Ryan Miller wanted to make some money at a flea market. He purchased 55 small orchids from a nursery for a total of $233.75, three bags of potting soil for $2.75 each, and 55 ceramic pots at $4.60 each. After planting the orchids in the pots, Ryan sold each plant for $15.50 at the flea market.
What was his total cost per potted plant?
233.75 / 55 = a
(2.75 * 3) / 55 = b
Add a + b + 4.60 to find the total cost per plant.