SOLUTION: Jamal bought widgets at $2.50 a piece. He sold them each at a $0.75 profit. If he wants to make at least $300 on his sales, what is the minimum number of widgets he must sell?

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Question 264743: Jamal bought widgets at $2.50 a piece. He sold them each at a $0.75 profit. If he wants to make at least $300 on his sales, what is the minimum number of widgets he must sell?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let w = the minimum number of widgets he must sell
250w = price he paid for w widgets in cents
given:
30000+-+250w+=+75w
325w+=+30000
w+=+92.3077
He must sell at least 93 widgets