Josephine started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $4500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $200 per week for general expenses. She earns $550 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Josephine to make a profit? 550w > 4500 + 200w 550w 4500 + 550w

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Cullen Bishop

11 March, 10:41

Josephine started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $4500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $200 per week for general expenses. She earns $550 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Josephine to make a profit? 550w > 4500 + 200w 550w 4500 + 550w

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Walters · Answer 1

The minimum number of weeks to work is 13 weeks because you will not earn enough money with 12 weeks but this problem suggests that you cannot go for a partial week