SOLUTION: Lori rented a booth at the craft fair for $200 to sell baskets she made. The cost of the materials for each basket was $8. If she sells the baskets for $20, how many does she have

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Question 1125814: Lori rented a booth at the craft fair for $200 to sell baskets she made. The cost of the materials for each basket was $8. If she sells the baskets for $20, how many does she have to sell to make a profit?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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20x > 200 + 8x.


20x - 8x > 200


12x > 200


x > 200%2F12 = 16.67 (approximately).


Answer.  Lori has to sell 17 or more baskets to make a profit.