document.write( "Question 1128177: I need to solve this question by creating a system of equations but I can't figure out how to set it up:\r
\n" );
document.write( "\n" );
document.write( "The parent-teacher organization is selling baskets of cookies for a school fundraiser. The materials needed to make each basket cost $3.75, and the baskets are being sold for $10 each. If they spend $75 to advertise their sale, how many baskets must be sold to break even? \n" );
document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #744665 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! b=baskets \n" ); document.write( "3.75 b= cost \n" ); document.write( "10b=revenue \n" ); document.write( "cost=75+3.75b \n" ); document.write( "must equal 10b to break even \n" ); document.write( "6.25b=75 \n" ); document.write( "b=12 baskets\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "check Revenue is $120 for 12 \n" ); document.write( "12 baskets cost $45 and $75 for advertising, $120 is cost. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |