SOLUTION: The formula P=.6x-93 models the profit, P, in dollars, for a shoe shiner when he shines x pairs of shoes. Use the formula to find this shoes shiner's profit when he shines 900 pair

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Question 172035: The formula P=.6x-93 models the profit, P, in dollars, for a shoe shiner when he shines x pairs of shoes. Use the formula to find this shoes shiner's profit when he shines 900 pairs of shoes.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=.6x-93+
if x=900, by direct substitution:
P=0.6%28900%29-93=540-93
highlight%28P=447%29, Profit in dollars
Thank you,
Jojo