document.write( "Question 456910: A machine to mill a brass plate has a setup cost of $600 and a unit cost of $3 for each plate manufactured. A bigger machine has a setup cost of $800 but a unit cost of only $2 for each plate manufactured. Find the break points. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #313549 by indonesia00(3)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Total Cost= Variable Cost - Fixed Cost\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "0 = $3x - 600 solve for x\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "600=3x \n" ); document.write( "600/3=x \n" ); document.write( "x=200 is the breaking point for the first question.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "800=2x \n" ); document.write( "800/2=x \n" ); document.write( "x=400 is the breaking point for the second question. \n" ); document.write( " |