A company loses $5,400 as the result of a manufacturing defect. Each of the 8 owners have agreed to contribute an equal amount,

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A company loses $5,400 as the result of a manufacturing defect. Each of the 8 owners have agreed to contribute an equal amount,

x, to help pay for the losses.
Part A
Which expression shows the total loss after the owners contribute some money?
–5400 + 8x
5400 – 8x
–5400 ÷ 8x
–5400 × 8x
Part B
How much did each owner contribute if the total loss is $600 after their contributions?
$480
$675
$600
$500

Mathematics

1 answer:

vredina [299] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-22T03:17:03+03:00

vredina [299]3 years ago

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Answer:

A. 5400-8x

B. $600

Step-by-step explanation:

5400-8x=600

8x=5400-600

x=4800/8=600