We are given with the formula
p = 200k - 500
a) The constraint for this formula is obtained from the idea that the profit must be positive
200k - 500 > 0
k > 500/200
k > 2.5
b) To make 14000 profit
14000 = 200k - 500
k = 72.5 or 73 knives must be sold
Answer:Gary-18 years brother-10 years
Step-by-step explanation:1st case: brother=1 yrs,gary=3 yrs=>after 6 after: brother =7 yrs gary=9 years
2nd case:......
3rd case:.....
4th case:brother:4 years gary:12 yrs=>after 6 yrs:brother=10 yrs gary=18 yrs=>18-10=8