Question

Lauren opened a lemonade stand on her street. It costs her $8.00 to buy the supplies each day, and she sells lemonade for $2.50 a cup. If she wants to make at least $175.00 in profits (sales - expenses) each day, what is the minimum number of cups of lemonade Lauren needs to sell? Input your answer as a whole number.

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Answer 1

180.5 cups

Explanation:

profit is 175, she spends $8 on supplies each day. 8+175= 183. 183 is what she initially made each day. 183 divided by 2.5= 180.5