Question 491560
500 + 15x = 31x; This is how you set it up.
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***Keep in mind the number of variables; in this problem we just need one, x, for the number of items.***
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500 = 16x
31.25 = x
You will need 32 to break even/ show a profit.
15(31.25) = 468.75 + 500 = 968.75
31.25(31) = 968.75
Cleomenius.