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Samir, a carpenter, spent $300 on specialty tools to make toy horses for children. For each horse he makes, he

spends $75 on supplies. He charges $125 for each horse. How many horses must Samir sell in order to break even?
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

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Given:

Fixed cost = $300

Variable cost = $75 on each supply

Revenue = $125 on each horse.

To find:

The number of horses for break even.

Solution:

Let x be the number of horses.

The fixed cost is $300 and the variable cost is $75 on each supply. So, the cost function is:


C(x)=300+75x

The revenue from each horse is $125. So, the revenue function is:


R(x)=125x

On break even, the revenue and cost are equal.


R(x)=C(x)


125x=300+75x


125x-75x=300


50x=300

Divide both sides by 50.


x=(300)/(50)


x=6

The number of horses for break even is 6.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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