Question

Josephine started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $4500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $200 per week for general expenses. She earned $550 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Josephine to make a profit? Write an inequality to model the problem.
(Points : 1)
A.)550w > 4500 + 200w

b.)200w > 4500 + 550w

c.) 550w < 4500 + 200w

d.)200w 4500 + 550w

Answer 1

A.

Answer 2

And, it is 12.8 or 13 weeks.

Answer 3

we want earnings to be gretaer than costs
each week she earns 550 so in w weeks she'll earn 550w
we want this to be greater than costs
which is 4500+200 per week
in w weeks it'd be 4500+200w
550w>4500+200w
350w>4500 that's option A
minimum no. of weeks is 12.8 or 13