SOLUTION: Jamal bought widgets at $2.50 a piece. He sold them each at a $0.75 profit. If he wants to make at least $300 on his sales, what is the minimum number of widgets he must sell?

Question 264743: Jamal bought widgets at $2.50 a piece. He sold them each at a $0.75 profit. If he wants to make at least $300 on his sales, what is the minimum number of widgets he must sell?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the minimum number of widgets he must sell
= price he paid for widgets in cents
given:

He must sell at least 93 widgets

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