Question

PLZ HELP You are selling hot dogs at the football game for 2.50 each. You had to spend 150 to invest in a hot dog cart. How many hot dogs will you have to sell to make a profit of $300?

If u can, could u write the equation to solve this

Answer 1

x = the number of hot dogs

2.50x - 150 = 300

[You sell each hot dog for $2.50, you spent $150, you want to make $300]

2.50x - 150 = 300 Add 150 on both sides

2.50x = 450 Divide 2.50 on both sides

x = 180

You have to sell 180 hot dogs to make a profit of $300

[proof]

2.50x - 150 = 300

2.50(180) - 150 = 300

450 - 150 = 300

300 = 300