Question

The set-up cost for a machine that attaches snaps on clothing is $1,100. After set-up,

it costs $0.12 for each snap to be attached. A newer machine has come out that has
a set-up cost of $1,520. With the new machine, it only costs $0.09 for each snap to
be attached. How many snaps would the company have to attach to make the
purchase of the newer machine worthwhile?

Answer 1

14,001

Explanation:

old machine: 1,100+.12x

new machine: 1,520+.09x

if you plug in 14,000 for x, you get

old machine: 2,780

new machine: 2,780

therefore, you need 1 over 14,000 for it to be worth it because

if you plug in 14,001 for x, you get

old machine: 2,780.12

new machine: 2,780.09

which makes the new machine $.03 cheaper at this point (and the more snaps attached, the more the new machine will be worth it)

hope this helps!