Use an equation to solve the problem.
-At the break-even point for a company, the income is equal to the production cost. For a VCR company, the cost of producing $\mathrm{t}$ VCRs is $41 \mathrm{t}+8000$. The income for selling $\mathrm{t}$ VCRs is $46 \mathrm{t}$. How many VCRs must be sold to break even?
A) 1600
B) 11.4942529
C) 800
D) 5

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The income is equal to the production cost at the break-even point, so $46 \mathrm{t}=41 \mathrm{t}+8000$. Solving for $t$ gives $t=1600$.

Use an Equation to Solve the Problem t\mathrm{t}t VCRs Is 41t+800041 \mathrm{t}+800041t+8000

Use an Equation to Solve the Problem $\mathrm{t}$ VCRs Is $41 \mathrm{t}+8000$