i'm not sure where to start i think its something like this

13x=34
15x=x34

is that right?

A company manufactures a product that has a unit selling price of $15 and a unit cost of $13. If fixed costs are $34, determine the number of units that must be sold in order for the company to have a profit.

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i'm not sure where to start i think its something like this

13x=34
15x=x>34

is that right?

A company manufactures a product that has a unit selling price of $15 and a unit cost of $13. If fixed costs are $34, determine the number of units that must be sold in order for the company to have a profit.

amistre64 · Answer

profit = money in - money out

amistre64 · Answer

also none as revenue - costs

amistre64 · Answer

revenue = number sold * price per item

amistre64 · Answer

and you want the "break even price right?

amistre64 · Answer

13x + 34 = 15x  should be the break even point

amistre64 · Answer

you sell:

13(1) + 34 ?= 15(1)
              47 > 15  costs are greater then revenue

13(2) + 34 ?= 15(2)
    26 + 34 ?= 30
              60 > 30

y = 2x - 34 is the graph; when that is above 0 you make a profit i believe

amistre64 · Answer

13(17) + 34 ?= 15(17)
    221 + 34 ?= 255
              255 = 255  yep, gotta sell 17 to break even