Question

A jewelry artist is selling necklaces at an art fair. It costs $135 to rent a booth at the fair. The cost of materials for each necklace is $4.50. The artist is selling the necklaces at $12 each. The inequality 12n>135+4.50n represents the situation in which the artist makes a profit. a) Will the artist make a profit if she sells 15 necklaces?

Answer 1

Answer: No

Explanation:

$12-$4.50= $7.50

$7.50*15= $112.50

The Total cost is $135 She will only be making $112.50 in profits.