document.write( "Question 1055163: You spend $28 on ingredients to make cookies. You charge $4 per container of cookies. How many containers do you need to sell to earn $20 in profit? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #670357 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You spend $28 on ingredients to make cookies. You charge $4 per container of cookies. How many containers do you need to sell to earn $20 in profit? \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cost:: 28 \n" ); document.write( "Revenue:: 4x \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "Profit = Revenue - Cost \n" ); document.write( "P(x) = 4x - 28 \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Solve:: 4x-28 = 20 \n" ); document.write( "4x = 48 \n" ); document.write( "x = 12 (# of containers needed) \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( " |