Eduardo started a business selling sporting goods. He spent $7500 to obtain his merchandise, and it costs him $300 per week for general expenses. He earns $850 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Eduardo to make a profit?

12 weeks

14 weeks

13 weeks

15 weeks

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Isabel Barton

24 September, 19:19

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Deacon Benton · Answer 1

Expense:: 7500+300x

Earnings: 850x

Solve:: 7500+300x < = 850x

550x > = 7500

x > = 13.6 weeks

Rounding to whose number of weeks:

Ans: 14 weeks

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