SOLUTION: I can't figure this problem out. I would vey much appreciate some help with it, please: A business purchased a new machine for $500,000 to use. The business must pay the investor

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Question 129622: I can't figure this problem out. I would vey much appreciate some help with it, please: A business purchased a new machine for $500,000 to use. The business must pay the investor $550 every time the machine is used. If the business charges $2000 for each use, what is the minimun number of times it must be used in order for the business to make a profit?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n= number of times machine is used
550n is payment to investor each time it is used
2000n is income from each use
I need to find the break-even point
500000+=+2000n+-+550n
1450n+=+50000
n+=+34.48
So, the machine must be used 35 times to make a profit