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I need help with #6 please help and I need the work

I need help with #6 please help and I need the work-example-1

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So for this, we have to replace p for 700 to solve for how many candy bars it takes to make that profit. Our equation will look like this:
700=1.50n-500

Firstly, add 500 onto both sides of the equation:
1200=1.50n

Next, divide both sides by 1.50, and your answer will be
800=n

In context, in order to make a profit of $700, you must sell 800 candy bars.

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Since p represents profit, and we want to calculate the amount of candy bars to be sold to get a profit of 700 dollars, substitute 700 for p in the equation to calculate the value of n (the number of candy bars that must be sold).

p = 1.5n - 500 (given)

700 = 1.5n - 500 (substitute)

1200 = 1.5n (add 500 to both sides)

800 = n (divide both sides by 1.5)

Answer:

800 candy bars must be sold to make a profit of $700.

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