SOLUTION: Parma is considering the expansion of her picture-framing business to include the printing of oversize pictures. She would need to lease equipment, at a cost of $417 per month. To

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Question 1136581: Parma is considering the expansion of her picture-framing business to include the printing of oversize pictures. She would need to lease equipment, at a cost of $417 per month. To process the pictures, she estimates that she would have supplies expenses of $3 per picture. If she can sell 60 pictures per month, what price should she charge to break even?
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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417 + 3*60 = 60*p,


where " p " is the price.


ANSWER.  p = %28417%2B3%2A60%29%2F60 = 9.95 dollars,

         The answer is valid, if Parma will work voluntarily, i.e. with no salary.