SOLUTION: The equation y = 0.002x+ 0.50 can be used to determine the approximate profit, y in dollars, of producing x items. How many items must be produced so the profit will be at least $1
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Question 233539: The equation y = 0.002x+ 0.50 can be used to determine the approximate profit, y in dollars, of producing x items. How many items must be produced so the profit will be at least $1795?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 0.002x+ 0.50
Solve for x where y = 1795
1795=0.002x+0.50
Subtract 0.50 from each side:
1794.50=.002x
Divide both sides by .002
x=897,250 items
Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
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