To solve the problem, we need to determine the profit the butcher makes from selling the meat.
Here are the steps:
1. Identify the initial cost of the meat:
- The butcher buys the meat for R1800.
2. Identify the income from selling the meat:
- He sells the meat for R2700.
3. Calculate the profit:
- Profit is essentially the difference between the selling price and the cost price.
- To find the profit, subtract the initial cost of the meat (R1800) from the selling price (R2700):
- [tex]\( \text{Profit} = \text{Selling Price} - \text{Cost Price} \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( \text{Profit} = 2700 - 1800 \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( \text{Profit} = 900 \)[/tex]
Therefore, the butcher makes a profit of R900 on the sale.
