SOLUTION: A certain type of hat cost $4.50 to manufacture. Which inequality represents the number of dollars, x, the manufacturer must charge for each hat in order to make a profit of at lea

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Question 1182022: A certain type of hat cost $4.50 to manufacture. Which inequality represents the number of dollars, x, the manufacturer must charge for each hat in order to make a profit of at least $1700 when h hats are sold?
1. (x-4.50)h greater than or equal to 1700
2. hx-4.50 greater than or equal to 1700
3. (h-4.50)x greater than or equal to 1700
4. (h-4.50)x less than or equal to 1700
Thank you in advance for your assistance
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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revenue, hx
cost, cross%284.5x%29----------should be 4.5h
profit, cross%28hx-4.5x%3E=1700%29

Answer by ikleyn(52767) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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            The solution by @josgarithmetic is  INCORRECT.

            I came to bring you the correct solution. 


revenue, hx

cost, 4.5h

profit,  hx-4.5h >= 1700     <----- your requested inequality.


Optional answer n.1.

Solved.