Can someone help me out with this inequality question? I am having a bit of trouble understanding it... This is the question: Which inequality models this problem? Emily started a business selling sporting goods. She spent $7500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $300 per week for general expenses. She earns $850 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Emily to make a profit? And these are the answer choices: A. 300w 7500 + 850w B. 850w 7500 + 300w C. 850w

Question

Can someone help me out with this inequality question? I am having a bit of trouble understanding it...

This is the question: Which inequality models this problem? Emily started a business selling sporting goods. She spent $7500 to obtain her merchandise, and it costs her $300 per week for general expenses. She earns $850 per week in sales. What is the minimum number of weeks it will take for Emily to make a profit?

And these are the answer choices:
A. 300w > 7500 + 850w
B. 850w > 7500 + 300w
C. 850w < 7500 + 300w
D. 850w ≥ 7500 + 300w

Please show me an explanation of your work!

anonymous · Answer

maybe it should be D part

anonymous · Answer

@ashsek Why do you think the answer is D. ?

sleepyjess · Answer

Everything she earns must be greater than everthing she spends to be able to make a profit

sleepyjess · Answer

@blossomcake

sleepyjess · Answer

for example if you spend $3000 and you earn $3000 are you making a profit yet?