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The class of 2015 decides to start a T-shirt company. After initial expenses of $280, the purchase each t-shirt for $3.99. They sell each t-shirt for $10.99. how many must they sell to break even?

User Deddu
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70 bc, if u round up 3.99 it equals 4. then 4x70=280 the number you want. and if you round up 10.99 to 11 its 770 so you would have 490 left over to buy more
User Andrey Epifantsev
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$280=budget

10.99-3.99= $7 profit made with each shirt

$280/7= 40

Therefore the class must sell at least 40 t shirts to break even
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