Question

Eduardo started a business selling sporting goods. He spent $7500 to obtain his merchandise, and it costs him $300 per week for general expenses. He earns $850 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Eduardo to make a profit?

12 weeks


14 weeks



13 weeks


15 weeks

Answer 1

14 weeks

Explanation:

850 - 300= 550 and 550 times 14 = 7,700 and that is the answar

Answer 2

Expense:: 7500+300x
Earnings: 850x
Solve:: 7500+300x <= 850x
550x >= 7500

x >= 13.6 weeks
Rounding to whose number of weeks:
Ans: 14 weeks