document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=801870>Question 801870</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Eduardo started a business selling sporting goods. He spent $7500 to obtain his merchandise, and it costs him $300 per week for general expenses. He earned $850 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Eduardo to make a profit? Solve the problem. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Expense:: 7500+300x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Earnings: 850x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve:: 7500+300x <= 850x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "550x >= 7500<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x >= 13.6 weeks<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Rounding to whose number of weeks:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Ans: 14 weeks<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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