document.write( "Question 230709: I would really appreciate any help with this problem. Photo reprints cost $0.52 each at a local photo shop. Through the mail, they cost $0.44 each plus $1.20 postage and handling. How many reprints must a customer purchase to make it less expensive to use mail order? \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #170868 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .52X>.44X+1.20 \n" ); document.write( ".52X-.44X>1.20 \n" ); document.write( ".08X>1.20 \n" ); document.write( "X>1.20/.08 \n" ); document.write( "X>15 \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER: 16 PRINTS @ $.52 WILL COST MORE THAN THE MAIL ORDER PURCHASE. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( ".52*16>.44*16+1.20 \n" ); document.write( "8.32>7.04+1.20 \n" ); document.write( "8.32>8.24 \n" ); document.write( " |