the cost for x items is 4000+2.19x
the income for x items is 4.59x
Breakeven is where income and cost are equal:
4.59x = 4000 + 2.19x
For 5500 profit, you need
4.59x = 4000 + 2.19x + 5500
A small fast-food restaurant invests $4,000 to produce a new food item that will sell for $4.59. Each item can be produced for $2.19.
(a) How many items must be sold to break even? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
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(b) How many items must be sold to make a profit of $5,500? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
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