Josephine started a business selling cosmetics. She spent $4500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $200 per week for general expenses. She earns $550 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Josephine to make a profit?

A.
13 weeks

B.
14 weeks

C.
12 weeks

D.
15 weeks

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 earns $550 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Josephine to make a profit?
	
	
 
A.
	13 weeks
	
 
B.
	14 weeks
	
 
C.
	12 weeks
	
 
D.
	15 weeks

anonymous · Answer

4,500 + 200 (per week)= 4,700 
550 (per week) - 200 (per week)= 350 (per week)
4,700 (divided by) 350= 14 weeks @CrazyCountryGirl