SOLUTION: A student makes and sells bracelets at craft shows. The material to make each bracelet costs $7.50. The bracelets sell for $25 each. The booths at the craft show cost $525. How man

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Question 1105996: A student makes and sells bracelets at craft shows. The material to make each bracelet costs $7.50. The bracelets sell for $25 each. The booths at the craft show cost $525. How many bracelets must the student sell to break even?
What is the break-even point?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x bracelets to be made and sold
cost=revenue
7.5x%2B525=25x
continue to find x.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A student makes and sells bracelets at craft shows. The material to make each bracelet costs $7.50. The bracelets sell for $25 each. The booths at the craft show cost $525. How many bracelets must the student sell to break even?
What is the break-even point?
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Expense:: 7.5b + 525
Revenue:: 25b
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Equation::
7.5b + 525 = 25b
17.5b = 525
b = 30 (# of bracelets sold to break even)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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