Question

A local game store earns a profit of $19.50 for every game they sell. The profit from every game they sell is deposited directly into their savings account which currently has a balance of $289. If their goal is to increase their balance to $601.00, how many games must the store sell?

A. $339x-$18.50=$653.50
B. $18.50x$339=$653.50
C. $339x+$18.50=$653.50
D. $18.50x+$339=$653.50

Answer 1

The answer would be D

Answer 2

601-289=312
312/19.5=16
The store must sell 16 in order to increase the balance into 601