SOLUTION: How do you solve this inequality? A concession stand sells popcorn at $2.25 per box. A concession stands expenses are $175 per day. How many boxes of popcorn must they sell to mak

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Question 1057132: How do you solve this inequality? A concession stand sells popcorn at $2.25 per box. A concession stands expenses are $175 per day. How many boxes of popcorn must they sell to make a profit?
Found 2 solutions by solve_for_x, addingup:
Answer by solve_for_x(190) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let X represent the number boxes of popcorn that are sold.

The total amount collected in sales will then be 2.25X.

In order for the concession stand to make a profit, the amount collected must
be greater than their costs, which gives the inequality:

2.25X > 175

Dividing both sides by 2.25 will give the minimum number of boxes required to make a profit.

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You want to know how many, so let x be "how many"
2.25x = 175 divide both sides by 2.25 to find your answer.