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OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

Write an inequality for this problem, state your answer in a complete sentence: The owner of a men's store bought 150 suits for a total of $32,500. If he wishes to sell them for at least $66,000, how much per suit would he charge? Thanks c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

$440 :)

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

How would that be written as an inequality? o.o

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

@Masonatttor

OpenStudy (aum):

Let the selling price of each suit be x. The selling price for 150 suits is 150 * x He wishes the selling price to be at least $66,000 Therefore, \(150x \ge $66,000\)

OpenStudy (aum):

Solve for x. Divide both sides by 150.

OpenStudy (aum):

\( x \ge $440\)

OpenStudy (butterflyhope):

Thank you :)

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