document.write( "Question 348060: I have an item to sell. It costs me $158.14 to break even. The company that I work for will take 35% of my selling price. How much over that price will I have to sell it for to make my 158.14 back and what is the formula for figuring this? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #248864 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! the company takes 35% , leaving you with 65% ___ this amount equals your break even\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "where x is the selling price ___ (65%)(x) = 158.14 \n" ); document.write( " |