Question

Gina Chuez has considered starting her own custom greeting card business. With an initial start up cost of $1500, she figures it will cost $0.45 to produce each card. In order to remain competitive with the larger greeting card companies, Gina must sell her cards for no more than $1.70 each. To make a profit, her income must exceed her costs. How many cards must she sell before making a profit? a.at least 1187 cardsc.at least 1200 cardsb.at least 1230 cardsd.at least 1425 cards 

Answer 1

1500 + 0.45x > = 1.70x
1500 > = 1.70x - 0.45x
1500 > = 1.25x
1500/1.25 > = 1200.....she has to sell at least 1200 to make a profit

Answer 2

At least 1200 cards is the right option.
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