Question

The cost is c = 5000+ 0.56x where x is the number of items

produced. Solve the equation for x, then evaluate x when c = 8360

Answer 1

x = 4714.29

Explanation:

c = 5000+ 0.56x

(c - 5000) ÷ 0.56 = x

x = (c - 5000)/.056

8360 - 5000 =

2640/.56=

4714.29 = x