A trucking company had ots logo embroidered on the front of baseball caps. The caps are normally 20$ each but will be reduced by .05$ per hat for large orders. How large of an order is needed for the price of the hat to be 15$.

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anonymous · Answer

We have to write an equation that relates the final price to the original price minus 0.5*# of hats

anonymous · Answer

x=20$
.05x=15$

anonymous · Answer

x should be defined as the # of hats sold. i equation i get is:
finalprice=startingprice-0.05*hatssold
15=20-0.05*x

anonymous · Answer

do you understand this equation.

anonymous · Answer

ya man thanks a alot!

anonymous · Answer

have fun!