Suppose you invest $10,410 in equipment to manufacture a new board game. Each game costs $2.65 to manufacture and sells for $20. How many games must you make and sell before your business breaks even?

a. 500 games

c. 600 games

b. 550 games

d. 650 games

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23 January, 14:21

Suppose you invest $10,410 in equipment to manufacture a new board game. Each game costs $2.65 to manufacture and sells for $20. How many games must you make and sell before your business breaks even?

a. 500 games

c. 600 games

b. 550 games

d. 650 games

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Boston Donaldson · Answer 1

Let x = number of board games

20x=10410+2.65x

-2.65 - 2.65

17.35x=10410

/17.35 / 17.35

x=600

You would need to sell at least 600 board games to break even

Suppose you invest $10,410 in equipment to manufacture a new board game. Each game costs $2.65 to manufacture and sells for $20. How many games must you make and sell before your business breaks even?a. 500 gamesc. 600 gamesb. 550 gamesd. 650 games

Suppose you invest $10,410 in equipment to manufacture a new board game. Each game costs $2.65 to manufacture and sells for $20. How many games must you make and sell before your business breaks even?

a. 500 games

c. 600 games

b. 550 games

d. 650 games