Question

Someone help me set this up...I do not need the answer, just the set up

Answer 1

A newspaper publisher finds that the cost of printing and distribution of each copy of the morning paper is $0.22. The revenue from subscribers is $0.20 per copy. The advertising revenue is 12% of the revenue received from all copies sold beyond 15000. How many copies should be sold to break even?

Answer 2

It seems like they are loosing 2 cents per copy until they reach 15000.
I just can't set this up right

Answer 3

@hartnn ...help

Answer 4

@Hero ...help

Answer 5

I know you gonna set them equal to each other.
.22x = .20x + .12(.....I am not sure where to go from here

Answer 6

I was told the answer was 90,000, but I can't seem to get that answer

Answer 7

I am sorry but I have to go now.....I will be back..sorry

Answer 8

Break Even Equation
.22x = .20x + .12(.20x - 3000)

Answer 9

Oh....thank you so much Hero :) your a lifesaver