SOLUTION: Solve. Please show the algebraic inequality you used and show all of your work. The equation y = 0.004x – 0.40 can be used to determine the approximate profit, y, in dollars, or p

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Question 448569: Solve. Please show the algebraic inequality you used and show all of your work.
The equation y = 0.004x – 0.40 can be used to determine the approximate profit, y, in dollars, or producing x items. How many items must be produced so that profit will be at least $1402?

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1402=.004x-.4
1402.4=.004x
1402.4/.004=x
350600=x
You must produce 350,600 items to realize $1402 in profit..