Solve the problem.
-The mathematical model C = 700x + 50,000 represents the cost in dollars a company has in manufacturing x items during a month. How many items were produced if costs reached $470,000?
A) 743 items
B) 529 items
C) 600 items
D) 469,300 items

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To find the number of items produced, solve the equation 700x + 50,000 = 470,000 for x. Subtract 50,000 from 470,000 to get 420,000, then divide by 700 to find x = 600.

Solve the Problem. -The Mathematical Model C = 700x + 50,000 Represents the 50,000