Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

by Martin-Gay, Elayn

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321785045

ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 4 - Test - Page 251: 13

Answer

800 packages

Work Step by Step

Break even means revenue equals costs Revenue of 4 dollars per box 2000 dollars of fixed cost, 1.50 per box sold $4x=2000+1.5x$ $4x-1.5x=2000+1.5x-1.5x$ $2.5x = 2000$ $2.5x/2.5 = 2000/2.5$ $x=800$

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